Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher (Late August - Early May)

Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher (Late August - Early May) Old Mother Hubbard Child Care Center Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $70,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Family collaboration in education Master's degree Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Working with families Lesson planning Teaching experience with young children Classroom Teaching Teaching Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description About Us Old Mother Hubbard Child Care Center is a family-owned, MSDE-licensed early learning program serving Baltimore families at our Hilton Street location. Our grant-funded Pre-K classrooms deliver high-quality, full-day prekindergarten aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, the Maryland Early Learning Standards (MELS), and a Maryland EXCELS Level 5 standard of quality. We serve a diverse community of learners, including children with developmental and learning differences, in inclusive classrooms supported by on-site clinical and therapeutic partners. We are hiring a Lead Pre-K Teacher to anchor one of our MSDE Pre-K Expansion Grant classrooms. This is a meaningful opportunity to teach in a well-resourced, mission-driven program with real instructional support and room to grow. Position Summary The Lead Pre-K Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum for a classroom of three- and four-year-olds; managing the classroom environment and daily routines; partnering with families; and supervising teaching assistants and aides. The Lead Teacher ensures the classroom meets all Blueprint, MSDE grant, COMAR, and Maryland EXCELS requirements while creating a warm, inclusive space where every child can thrive. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement daily lesson plans and learning experiences aligned with the Maryland Early Learning Standards (MELS) and the program's adopted curriculum. Conduct ongoing child assessment and screening, maintain accurate documentation, and use data to inform instruction and individualize support. Create and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment that meets COMAR and Maryland EXCELS standards. Partner with families through regular communication, conferences, and home-school engagement. Support inclusive practice for children with diverse learning and developmental needs, collaborating with on-site therapeutic and clinical partners (e.g., ABA, speech, occupational therapy) and following

IEP/IFSP

goals where applicable. Supervise, mentor, and coordinate with teaching assistants and classroom aides to maintain required staffing ratios. Maintain compliance with all MSDE grant requirements, licensing regulations, and program policies, including required documentation and reporting. Participate in professional development, coaching, staff meetings, and Maryland EXCELS quality-improvement activities. Required Qualifications To meet the Blueprint for Maryland's Future requirements for grant-funded Pre-K classrooms, the Lead Teacher must hold: A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field (e.g., Child Development, Elementary Education with an early childhood focus, or Special Education). Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching young children in a licensed or approved early childhood setting. Successful completion of required background checks, fingerprinting, and medical/health clearances per COMAR. Current (or willingness to obtain) certifications in CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, and Emergency Preparedness/SIDS training. Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, classroom management, and family engagement. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Teaching Strategies and the GOLD assessment system for ongoing observation, documentation, and reporting. Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field. Experience teaching in inclusive classrooms or with children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental differences. Familiarity with Maryland EXCELS, MELS, and MSDE grant compliance. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. What We Offer Competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience. (

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Maryland's statewide minimum teacher salary rises to $60,000 effective July 1, 2026; grant-funded Pre-K salaries are aligned to local education agency schedules.) Support and funding pathways toward continuing education and professional credentials. On-site instructional coaching and a collaborative teaching team. Paid professional development and planning time. Health benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays. (Confirm/adjust to your actual benefit package.) A mission-driven, family-oriented workplace making a real difference for Baltimore children. Schedule Full-time, Monday-Friday, on-site. 7am-3pm OR 8am-4pm

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person