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Little Scholars Childcare

Lead Preschool Teacher

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A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$37,788 / year median in Maryland

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Little Scholars Education Corporation is seeking an experienced and passionate Pre-K Teacher | 10-Month Position for our MSDE Prekindergarten Expansion Grant classroom. The Lead Teacher will provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to children ages 3-5 while ensuring the classroom meets MSDE Pre-K Expansion Grant requirements. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement curriculum aligned with the Maryland Early Learning Standards . Create engaging literacy, math, STEM, social-emotional, and school-readiness experiences. Conduct and document ongoing child assessments and use data to guide instruction. Maintain required Pre-K Expansion Grant classroom documentation. Prepare children for kindergarten and support individual developmental needs. Maintain a safe, organized, engaging classroom environment. Communicate regularly with families and participate in family-engagement activities. Participate in required professional development, coaching, evaluations, and quality-improvement activities. Participate in and successfully meet applicable CLASS observation requirements . Work collaboratively with the Assistant Teacher, Director, and administrative team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a qualifying related field OR eligibility through MSDE's alternative experience pathway, which includes 10+ years of documented early childhood education experience and successful completion of the required Pre-K CLASS observation. Applicants must meet all applicable MSDE Pre-K Expansion Grant Lead Teacher requirements.
Position Term:
August 2026 - June 2027
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
90/hr (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person