Assistant Teacher - Potomac
Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Potomac
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Description:
Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving
Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and child care needs . In
the last 40 years we have grown from one location in Potomac to 12
campuses in Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick counties.At
Georgetown Hill, we take pride in meeting the individual needs of
our students and fostering the independence of each child in a
family-like environment of trust and warmth. Similarly, we enjoy
providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven while
exploring their own creativity in the classroom. We invite you to
join our growing community of teachers and hope that you'll find a
rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.We are looking for
an Assistant Teacher to join our at our - minutes from Cabin John
shopping center and Westfield Montgomery Mall! This is a full time
position and the hours are M-F 9am - 6pm.The essential functions of
this job include but are not limited to:
- Supervision of children to assure the health, welfare, and
safety of all students
- Providing for the educational needs and interests of children
using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
- Supporting the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental
needs of each child in the classroom
- Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality
- Adhering to all health and safety standards and protocols as
part of COVID prevention
- Demonstrating effective leadership among the classroom
team
- Demonstrating effective communication skills and positive
interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and
community
- Managing the classroom in a way that fosters a consistent,
safe, and positive learning environment for all students and
staffFor a complete job description, feel free to reach out!In
general, you would be a great fit at Georgetown Hill if you are:
- Nurturing. We're looking for people who can create a caring
classroom community that will cultivate a climate of healthy and
positive growth.
- Reliable. We take punctuality and attendance seriously at
Georgetown Hill. So if you are a chronically late person, this may
not be the best place for you.
- Happy to be part of a team. We prize collaboration over
competition and we hire folks who are positive and productive
coworkers, supervisors, and employees.
- Discreet and trustworthy. Our parents trust us with their
children and we must be able to trust our staff entirely.
- Personable. A warm, friendly, and cool-tempered demeanor is
essential to work here. And smiles. We love smiles.
- Genuinely interested in education. If you are passionate about
kids, we'll be passionate about you.Why work at Georgetown Hill? In
addition to competitive pay and a stellar work environment,
employees at Georgetown Hill receive the following benefits:
- Insurance benefits. Our full time employees are eligible for
employer-subsidized medical coverage in addition to dental, vision,
short term disability, term life, and flexible spending
accounts.
- 401(k) with match. We want our employees to feel ready for a
well-earned retirement. So when you enroll in our 401k plan and
start saving, you'll earn up to 4% annual employer match. That's
free money!
- Paid sick leave. We know that peace of mind is just as
important as rest when you're under the weather. So all employees
accrue sick leave that keeps you covered when you need to be out -
for your own health or that of a family member.
- Paid personal leave. We believe a healthy work-life balance is
the key to happy employees - you should have fun outside the
classroom too! Our full time and part time employees accrue paid
personal leave that you can use for vacation, personal days, or
just some "me" time.
- Paid training days & professional development. Learning is one
of the key components of our curriculum and it doesn't just apply
to students! We are committed to supporting each employee's goals
for professional growth - through both planned training days and a
financial assistance program for additional certification and
coursework.
- Paid holidays. Full and part time employees enjoy some paid
holidays each year including Thanksgiving, New Years, Memorial Day,
and Labor Day!
- Referral programs. When you refer a new family or a new staff
member to us, we want to say thanks! How does a $500 bonus
sound?
- Free caffeine (decaf available). Our kids are energetic and
active! If you need a little boost of energy to get your day
started or to keep you going, each campus has a Keurig and pods in
stock - coffee, tea, hot chocolate... whatever floats your boat,
just ask!PM21.
Requirements:
The requirements for this position are as follows:
- Applicants who hold the MSDE 90hr preschool certification
preferred.
- At least 2 years' experience in a school setting
preferred.
- Proficient technological skills to utilize various productivity
tools (i.e. Outlook email, Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, internet
use, timekeeping systems, ProCare Engage)
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development
and teaching methods
- Possess strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
- Possess a personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and
cool-tempered
- Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
- Must be highly organized and able to prioritize and
multi-task
- Must be team-oriented and willing to work with others
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills,
including grammar and reading skills
Keywords: Georgetown Hill Early School, Potomac , Assistant Teacher - Potomac, Education / Teaching , Potomac, Maryland
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