Summer Teacher (College Student)

The Sherman Early Childhood Center is a full-time Jewish preschool at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, MD. We are committed to offering a safe and nurturing environment where learning happens through play, collaboration, and an integrated emergent curriculum.

We are looking for caring, nurturing, inspiring, and enthusiastic assistant teachers and lead teachers who can be contributing professional team members for our summer program, June 10-August 16th, 2024. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30 or 7:30-4:30, depending on the needs.

Requirements:

2-3 years experience with children ages 2-5.

Experience with constructivist pedagogy and emergent curriculum.

4-year education degree in early childhood or the 90-hour Childcare Course or willing to begin 90-hour coursework in the first three months.

Creative, team player, excellent communicator, nurturing, dedicated, and flexible.

Experience differentiating instruction for all learners.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the teaching team in planning, setting up, and implementing learning opportunities, using a child-centered, emergent curriculum.

Follow all school, synagogue, and requirements set by the Office of Childcare, MD State Department of Education.

Support the children’s physical, emotional, social emotional, and special needs.

Ensure the safety of all children with proper supervision and care.

Support the school's educational philosophy, values, Jewish content, and the children's and families' experience.

Communicate effectively and promptly with the teaching team and leadership regarding the students, families, and the classroom.

Support the classroom team in documentation of student progress, and incidents, and be familiar with all student needs and health issues.

Physical ability to care and ensure the safety of all children including lifting, carrying, and running.

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