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The Goddard School in North Bethesda
Lead Teacher (Early Preschool, Preschool, ages 2-4)
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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
Job Description
Goddard School is the largest private preschool system in the nation. The Goddard School in North Bethesda is Montgomery County's newest school in the franchise. Its "Sister Schools" in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring have been operating in Montgomery County, Maryland for many years and have achieved several accolades. Among these schools, we hold accreditations from the Middle States Association (MSA), MSDE, and Cognia. We also hold 5-star ratings within the Maryland Excels system. We expect to find these same successes with The Goddard School in North Bethesda. As a top performing school we have created programs that promote high achieving students, in a hands-on, age-appropriate manner that include: Monthly STEM Units Promethean Boards in the classroom Guided Reading Programs Literacy and Math Assessments to drive instruction Daily Special Enrichment Instruction (PE, Yoga, Spanish, Sign Language, Music, Chess) Summers filled with meaningful learning opportunities, including Special Visitors and Field Trips We are seeking Lead Teachers for the following age groups: Early Preschool (ages 2-3) Preschool (ages 3-4) The Goddard School in North Bethesda values educators as professionals and as such offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, Paid Time Off, a 401K company matching savings plan, and tuition benefits for your own children. A Bachelors degree is required for this position.