Early Childhood Teacher - Kindergarten Shady Spring ELEM

$60,000 - $119,522/Yr

Baltimore County Public Schools - Towson, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Towson, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Early Childhood Teacher position at Shady Spring Elementary involves planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for kindergarten students under the direction of the school principal. The role includes instructing and supervising students, monitoring their progress, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans based on adopted curricula.
• Creates an instructional environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Monitors and assesses students' academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various committees.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment or eligibility for a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of curriculum and effective instructional techniques.
• Skill in instructing students and preparing lesson plans.
• Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency, including the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b)/457 retirement plans.
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA and sick bank.