Childcare Teacher: Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Details

Location:

Bethesda, MD 20817

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: $40,500.00 - $50,000.00

Job Category:
Child Development Center

The Holton‑Arms School seeks a collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic Lead Toddler Teacher to join the Brown House Child Development Center. This full‑time, school‑year position (mid‑August through mid‑June, Monday–Thursday 7:30a.m.–5:00p.m., Friday 7:30a.m.–4:30p.m.) is responsible for leading a classroom of six toddlers (12–18 months old) with another lead teacher while providing a nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate lesson plans using a curriculum provided by Holton Arms Child Development Center.
• Maintain a safe environment where children can play and learn.
• Work as a team member both within your class and across classes with all staff to ensure all the needs of every child are met.
• Ability to lift and carry a child who weighs up to about 40 pounds.
• Must meet all qualifications for an Infant Lead Teacher as established by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care.

• Thorough knowledge of Early Childhood Education and best practices in the field.
• Excellent verbal communication; ability to build relationships with children and families.
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of children daily.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States and have successfully completed all required background checks and screening processes.

• Age:
  Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• MSDE Lead Teacher
  
  Qualification:
  
  Must meet Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care requirements for a Lead Teacher by holding one of the following:
  • An active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
  • A 90‑hour Child Care Certificate (45 hours of Child Growth and Development + 45 hours of Age‑Appropriate Curriculum).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of supervised experience working with children in a licensed child care center, preschool, or school‑age program (or 30 college credits/equivalent combination).
• Core
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must possess (or be willing to obtain prior to start date):
  • Current certification in First Aid and Infant/Child CPR.
  • 9‑hour Communication training certificate.
  • 3‑hour ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance training certificate.
• Health & Safety:
  Ability to successfully complete MSDE‑approved Basic Health & Safety training, Supporting Breastfeeding training, and Safe Sleep/SIDS training (if applicable) within the required state timeline.

• Background Clearances:
  Must successfully pass a federal and state criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a medical clearance/TB test.
• Professional Development:
  Commitment to maintaining 12 clock hours of MSDE‑approved continued training annually to preserve Lead Teacher status.

• Hourly wage range: $40,500.00 – $50,000.00.
• Health insurance with a generous employer contribution to medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403b retirement savings with an employer match and non‑elective contribution.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition remission for eligible children.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• Lunch provided on school days.