Teacher, Pre-K Lead (NE)
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Location
Howard County, Maryland
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The PreK Lead Teacher is primarily accountable for the safety and well-being of children while leading classroom staff to implement an instructional program aligned with the school's philosophy and objectives. Responsibilities also include preparing the learning environment daily, managing classroom activities, and providing educational support in preparation for Kindergarten.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a college degree and a 90-hour child-care certification, qualifying them as a lead teacher by the MSDE Office of Child Care, along with 2-5 years of required experience. Applicants must also pass all required background checks and demonstrate an appreciation for young students and their families while supporting the Catholic Faith mission.
Job description
St. Alphonsus Preschool, located in Woodstock, MD, seeks candidates for a Preschool Lead Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year. This is a part-time, benefit eligible position, working in the mornings from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm. This is for a Three Year Old classroom.
The PreK Lead Teacher will be accountable for the care and supervision of children. Their primary responsibilities are the safety and well-being of children in their care, but they also provide instruction and educational support in preparation for Kindergarten.
- Essential Functions
- Leads the classroom staff to implement a program of instruction that adheres to the school's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- Takes initiatives in the classroom, and prepares the learning environment daily, including centers and activities.
- Maintains a clean and organized classroom daily.
- Leads classroom management and orderly transitions.
- Uses positive words and actions in all communication and interaction with the students.
- Implements daily activities with children.
- Prepare crafts and activities.
- Prepare a learning environment daily including centers and activities.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration.
- Assist with snack, lunch, and rest time.
- Position Qualifications
- Minimum of a college degree and 90-hour child-care certification; able to be lead teacher qualified by the MSDE Office of Child Care.
- Required to have 2-5 years' experience
- Required to do all background checks and qualifications for the MSDE Office of Child Care
- An appreciation for young students and their families.
- Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Faith and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools.
Range
$20.00, Hourly
Benefits
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b) Plan Enrollment