Infant Teachers

About the Role

• We are opening new rooms and hiring teachers to join our Infant [https://georgetownhill.com/daycare-programs/infant-child-care/] program - we can't wait for you to see our school
• Potomac Village/Potomac [https://georgetownhill.com/campuses/potomac-village/] - In the heart of Potomac, near the intersection of Falls and River Roads (public transportation access to the 2T or #47 bus)
• North Potomac [https://georgetownhill.com/campuses/north-potomac/] - Nestled among trees, this campus is located close to RIO, Downtown Crown, Kentlands, Darnestown, and Gaithersburg

• What you'll do
• Build strong bonds with each infant, ages 6 weeks - 12 months, fostering trust and supporting their development
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment where they feel secure and loved to ensure their health, welfare, and safety
• Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
• Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the community
• Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
• Candidates must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr Infant/Toddler Certification or the CDA Certification with the Infant/Toddler Endorsement
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
• Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
• Proficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, are a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
• Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multitask
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others

Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.