Lead PS​/PK Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Tuition assistance

Tree of Life Early Learning Center – Laurel, Maryland

Tree of Life Early Learning Center is seeking an experienced, degree-qualified Preschool/Pre-K Lead Teacher to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction for children ages three to five.

Our mission is Love for God, Love for Children, Respect for One Another, and Ensuring Families the Best in Quality Childcare.

• Implement The Creative Curriculum, Trueway Kids, and the Maryland Early Learning Standards.
• Prepare intentional, play-based weekly lesson plans that support all areas of development and kindergarten readiness.
• Lead large-group, small-group, and individualized learning experiences.
• Maintain organized, labeled, engaging learning centers and current Documentation of Learning displays.
• Observe and assess children using anecdotal notes, work samples, photographs, checklists, and portfolios.
• Individualize instruction using assessment results, family input, and IEP/IFSP information when applicable.
• Complete progress reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Use positive guidance, redirection, and developmentally appropriate classroom-management strategies.
• Maintain active supervision, required ratios, hourly name-to-face attendance checks, and accurate classroom records.
• Communicate professionally with families through Procare and daily interactions.
• Follow all MSDE/OCC health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, center events, classroom observations, and Maryland Accreditation activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field;
• Current Maryland teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education; or
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field combined with a qualifying Maryland Child Care Credential Level 5 or higher or another MSDE-accepted accreditation qualification.

• Meet MSDE/OCC requirements to serve as a qualified Preschool Child Care Teacher.
• Have at least one year of preschool classroom experience.
• Hold or obtain pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete all required background checks, clearances, and medical documentation.
• Be comfortable supporting Tree of Life’s Christian mission and faith-based curriculum.
• Provide official transcripts and copies of all applicable credentials during the hiring process.

Candidates possessing only the 90-hour Preschool Certification without a qualifying degree will not meet the requirements for this position.

Benefits may include a health coverage stipend, dental, vision and life insurance options, 401(k), paid time off, employee childcare discount, professional development support, and an eligible closing-shift differential.

Please apply through the provided application link and upload your résumé, college transcripts, degree documentation, and applicable MSDE credentials.

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