Infant Teacher jobs in Rockville, MD

Are you an energetic, positive individual looking for a rewarding career that changes a child’s life? The Merit School of Doc Stone is a recognized leader in early childhood education, is seeking experienced Teachers for our Infant program in our schools in Stafford County, Virginia.

As a Teacher you must have a passion for the field of learning and for helping young children. Our teachers support growth and development through singing, reading, playing, and sharing quiet moments throughout the day. Candidates MUST have six (6) months of group care experience in a licensed facility.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Be committed to helping continue to set the standard for high quality child care at every level.
• Meet the individual needs of the children.
• Work closely with the lead teacher to implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Implement lesson plans created by the lead teacher.
• Participate in staff trainings and required teacher trainings.
• Establish positive and effective communication and relationships with families.
• Interact with all children to support play, exploration and learning.
• Be able to communicate effectively with center director(s).
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, loving, and nurturing environment for all children.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Other duties assigned.

Education (Must have one of the following):

• Current CDA; OR
• Current and active enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s degree program; OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

A pioneer in the field of education for more than 40 years, Minnieland Academy provides engaging educational experiences for infants through school age children that meet their emotional, physical, social and intellectual needs. Minnieland Academy values employees by maintaining a positive work environment and by offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurances; paid time off; paid training; optional Flexible Spending Account; and, for employees who meet specific criteria, educational reimbursement and 401(k) retirement plan.

You can visit www.meritschools.com to learn more about our learning centers, our distinctive approach, and our students' results. We currently have 60 centers across the state and currently ranked the ninth (9th) largest proprietary provider of child care services in the United States. Our work has been recognized by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) Commission, AdvancED, NAEYC or NEC. The Merit School is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person