Preschool Teacher

Children’s Manor and Magnet Montessori Schools (CMMS), guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, are dedicated to preparing our children to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. CMMS has been fostering a love of learning in thousands of students since 1993.

We currently have 10 locations in Maryland---Baltimore, Bel Air, Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Forest Hill, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Owings Mills and Rockville.

We offer a vibrant learning environment with highly competitive salaries, health benefits, generous PTO, summer flexibility, childcare benefits, professional development opportunities and much more.

Summary of Preschool Teacher Position:

The childhood teacher will understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, policies, and procedures both within and outside the immediate school community. The individual is responsible for providing an instructional program in accordance with the Montessori philosophy that supports the individual needs of the children.

Primary Responsibilities of Preschool Teacher:

• Adhere to company and safety policies and procedures
• Become knowledgeable with Montessori terminology and methods
• Assist the Teacher with providing the children with a “prepared environment”
• Keep the classroom clean and inviting
• Assist with individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional and academic areas
• Assist the children by moving around-choosing work, returning work when the child completes his task
• Teach small group lessons
• Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents and co-workers
• Participate in all school programs
• Assist at lunch while helping children to learn how to help themselves
• Allow children to be as independent as possible

Qualifications of Preschool Teacher:

• 90 hour certification and/or 45 hours Infant/Toddler certification preferred not required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Experience in a Montessori school and/or preschool environment a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• As part of the hiring process are you able to undergo a background check?
• Not required but preferred. Do you have State of Maryland Office of Child Care Certificates?
• This position may required limited traveling to nearby schools. Therefore, please confirm if you have your own or use public transportation?
• This is a full-time position. Are you available to work this shift? If not, please list employment (full or part time) and hours seeking.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• preschool or childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21