Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

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 a caring, nurturing, inspiring, and enthusiastic assistant teacher who can be a contributing professional team member. This position will work Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30 pm.

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience with with ages 1-4

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, 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 family's experience.

Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the teaching team and leadership regarding the students, families and the classroom.

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

Participate in all team meetings and family programming assigned, beyond school hours.

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

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees

Paid professional development

Generous paid holidays and PTO

Competitive salary with opportunity for supplemental income

Full-Time