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*Celebree School of Columbia-South* is looking for quality Pre-School and School Age-Teachers!!

Come join an amazing team supported by co-directors who are just as passionate about their staff as they are about supporting the children within the school.

At the Celebree School of Columbia-South, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture children in a safe, stimulating, and positive environment so they are prepared for school and for life. To engage children, our curriculum makes learning fun. To teach children, we employ a customized curriculum that: * Embraces the Seven Domains of Learning which address the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children. * Meets the State’s Early Learning Standards * Everyone learns differently, so at the Celebree School, we celebrate differences!

Why chose to be a Celebree School team member? *We grow people BIG and small!*

Responsibilities - Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports the growth and learning of children. - Create engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students. - Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes social and emotional development. - Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to support the overall well-being of each child. - Utilize effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

-45 hour human growth and development certification.

-45 hour Infant/Toddler; Preschool or school age curriculum certification.

-Must be CPR/First aid certified.

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At every Celebree School™, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Childcare jobs with our School family are life-changing ones.

We say Celebree Schools is where we grow people, big and small, because we all learn from each other daily.

At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding childcare jobs. We encourage staff members' opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their positions with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To that end, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.

At Celebree School, we are unsurpassed in our dedication to growing people, big and small. As a member of the Celebree Team, you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours: Where do you want to go? What do you want to be?

Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth. * Full-Time Benefits Offered: * 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 * Uniform Items * not an all-inclusive list

Job Duties: * Manages classroom, ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies, and procedures. * Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors. * Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly. * Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age-appropriate and stimulating by weekly themes and Celebree’s curriculum; manages effective classroom transitions. * Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques. * Ensures the classroom's appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment are appropriately maintained. * Accurately completes all classroom paperwork, e.g., Sunshine Reports, accident reports, and attendance records. * Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns promptly, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings. * Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom and school and works with the assistant teacher and/or school director to resolve them.

Qualifications:

Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting, and carrying, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education/Experience: 90 clock hrs. in Child Development and Curriculum Planning plus 45 clock hrs of Infant/Toddler Training OR 90 clock hours in Infant/Toddler Child Development and Curriculum. AA degree (or college credit equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or higher is preferred. Additionally, nine clock hrs of communication training with staff, parents, and the public is required if the candidate has no college coursework. MD state credential Level 5.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.03 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends

Work Location: In person