Pre K/Childcare Teacher, Twos Teacher, Part Time Staff

The Young School: Nurturing Young Hearts and Minds

The Young School, located on Tamar Drive in Columbia, Maryland, has immediate needs for enthusiastic candidates to fill the following positions: a four-year degreed Pre K/Childcare Teacher,  a senior staff Twos Teacher, and Part Time Teachers/Assistants to work with infant through preschool-age children.  Our teachers are expected to be fully contributing partners with the co-teacher in their classroom.  We are looking for candidates that have high standards and believe that the care and education they provide is invaluable.

Pre K teacher duties include planning developmentally appropriate activities while implementing the MSDE Preschool curriculum and incorporating the Reggio philosophy, continuously keeping observations and assessments of student progress, performing caregiving duties and completing daily reporting to parents.  Infant and toddler teachers are responsible for implementing the RIE philosophy of infant care.   Most importantly, teachers create a nurturing and comforting environment where children develop a lifelong confidence and desire to explore their world, while creating a partnership with parents for support the child through their preschool years.

Teacher Qualifications:

×          Four-year degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

×          Senior Staff certification, including 45 hrs of child development and 45 hrs of materials and curriculum  (Two’s or Part Time Teacher)

×          Prior childcare experience, one year minimum

×          Willingness to apply for an maintain certification through the MD Childcare Credential

×          Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice

×          Nurturing, calm personality

×          Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

×          Teacher assistants must be at least 16 yrs old

×          MUST be a team player

For immediate consideration, fax resume to 410.740.8075 or email bethsnyder@youngschool.com