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Kiddie academy

Lead Teacher

Pay: $43,680/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Columbia, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

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

Job description:

Complete Job Description:

Job Title:

lead teacher Kiddie Academy of 5550 Sterrett Pl, Columbia, MD 21044,

United States Job Types:

Full-Time Permanent Nice to have

Certifications:

90-Hour 45-Hour 9 Hour communication or college coursework CPR certification ADA certification Breastfeeding certification

Basic Health & Safety Job Description:

Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained. Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports. Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested. Helps and supervises children during all activities. Counsel's children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise. Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules. Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities. Helps children with mealtimes and clean-up. Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly. Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas. Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner. Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children. Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year. Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Nice to meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position. Classroom teaching experience in an accredited preschool / early childhood facility a plus. Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality. Highly professional and dependable. Must be able to interact appropriately

Benefits :

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person