Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Coastal Early Learning Center is a high-quality Childcare Center that uses the Montessori Method of Education to teach children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Are you looking for a long-term career with growth potential in Child Care? Coastal Early Learning Center is now seeking an experienced Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our amazing team! We require a nurturing individual who is energetic, positive and passionate about working with young children. Join CELC and enjoy your childcare career with us in a fun, caring, professional environment.

CELC teaches children using the Montessori Method of education, which is a hands-on approach to learning using all five of the senses. Montessori certification or knowledge is a plus, but not required at time of hire.

The position is year-round, full-time, 40 hours per week. We have a beautiful, new facility, offer competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave, all in a professional, peaceful atmosphere with a positive, supportive, hands-on Administrative team!

Requirements prior to start date:

If applicable, documentation of prior childcare experience in a state certified child card, along with all certifications

Must pass Federal and State Criminal Background check

Must pass a Medical exam

Responsibilities and Duties

Our Assistant Teachers:

Ensure a safe, high-quality Montessori educational environment is maintained

Monitor the children following the Montessori philosophy and method of education at all times

Adhere to MSDE Office of Child Care rules and regulations at all times

Adhere to all Coastal Early Learning Center Policies & Procedures

Communicate effectively with the Lead Teacher(s), other staff members and the Administration

Effectively help with classroom management

Ensure a clean & healthy environment on a daily basis

Tend to and help children with basic needs

Qualifications and Skills

Education/Training/Experience:

At least one-year childcare experience in a state approved setting is a plus but not required for an enthusiastic candidate

Minimum of a high school education or equivalent is required

Must pass a Federal and State Criminal Background check

Must pass a Health exam

Candidate must be willing to become MSDE Preschool Teacher certified and/or MSDE Infant/Toddler Teacher certified

Montessori certification and/or knowledge is a plus but not required

Continuing Education classes required each year

Benefits

CELC offers:

Childcare Discount

OVER FIVE (5) WEEKS PAID Time Off

ONE (1) Week (40 hours) PAID Sick/Safe Leave per year

Coffee and Snacks Daily

Please contact me today to join our amazing CELC family!Company Description

Coastal Early Learning Center is a Montessori educational preschool and child care center located in Berlin, MD. Our program utilizes the traditional Montessori Method of teaching, which is a child centered education style. The Montessori style of education was developed by Italian physician and educator, Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. The Montessori educational approach is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. The Montessori Method teaches the child sequentially through hands-on concrete materials, using all five senses. CELC is owned and operated by an American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary certified Montessori teacher.

At Coastal Early Learning Center we believe learning is a lifelong process, yet the most formative and critical years are from birth to the age of six. Dr. Maria Montessori wrote, “The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the period of time from birth to the age of six...At no other age has a child a greater need of intellectual training.” We are excited to offer a program that will set children up for long term success in an increasingly competitive world.

We provide a clean, safe, joyful, nurturing, prepared environment that encourages children to explore, investigate and fulfill their natural curiosity about the world around them. Our goal is to guide the children to develop proper character development, responsibility, independence, self-discipline, a love for learning and social skills, which will help them become a happy, bright, engaged and inquisitive adult.

Full-time