Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Lead

Job Details

Job Location:

Frederick School - Frederick, MD 21703.
Salary Range: $57,659.00 - $ per year.

At Celebree School™ our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. We believe child care jobs are life‑changing and offer a place where people grow both personally and professionally.

• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tiers Program
• Career Development
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Child Care Discounts
• Orientation Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Monthly Team Building Initiatives
• Onboarding Cost Reimbursement
• Free Uniform Items

not an all‑inclusive list

• Manage classroom operations in compliance with Office of Child Care regulations, MSDE/Blueprint requirements, and company policies.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards (minimum 180 instructional days).
• Maintain curriculum fidelity and use evidence‑based instructional practices; differentiate to meet individual needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and progress monitoring; maintain accurate student records and required documentation.
• Supervise children using positive guidance and effective classroom management strategies.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, safety, and updated displays/parent communication boards.
• Complete all required classroom paperwork (daily reports, attendance, incident reports, grant documentation).
• Provide direction and support to the Assistant Teacher to ensure smooth classroom operations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with families and school leadership.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and school events; participate in ongoing professional development and certification requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and present a professional image at all times.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting, and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education/

Experience:

• This role requires a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) PreK–3 (P‑3) Professional Certificate and adherence to Local Education Agency (LEA) salary and instructional standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with experience working in ECE for the last 10+ years.
• Experience teaching Pre‑K or early elementary students.
• Ability to meet LEA‑aligned instructional and documentation standards.

• Maryland MSDE P‑3 Certification (PreK–3 Professional License).
• Experience in publicly funded Pre‑K settings.
• Knowledge of CLASS, curriculum fidelity tools, and kindergarten readiness assessments.

Frederick County: $57,659 – $116,445.

* Salary ranges align with LEA (county public school) salary schedule based on Degree level & Years of experience*.