Green Acres School's PM Care Teacher actively teaches and supervises children in groups and individually both indoors and outdoors. The teacher serves snacks to program participants, takes daily attendance, and assists with dismissal of students from the program. The PM Care teacher is responsible for ensuring that spaces are clean, and toys sanitized at the end of the day.
Teachers will interact with kids PreK-8.
Requirements:
Collaborative nature, enjoys working with teachers, staff, and students
Cultural competency and ability to work in a diverse community
Flexible, “can-do” attitude, creative problem solver, and open communicator
Genuine enthusiasm and joy for working with children
Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification, first aid and CPR certification
Complete certifications and training as related to the Office of Child Care requirements
Impeccable organizational skills and efficiency; can prioritize and multi-task
Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and communication skills
Desirable qualifications:
High School degree required; bachelor's degree preferred
Experience or training related to childcare and/or education
About Green Acres School:
Founded in 1934, Green Acres School is one of the country’s leading progressive schools. Serving approximately 170 students in grades PK-8, the school occupies a 15-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. Our school focuses on the development of the whole child through an academically challenging program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and experiential learning. To learn more about Green Acres School, please visit www.greenacres.org
Green Acres School offers a collegial work environment, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package. Multiple buildings serve Lower School (PK-4) and Middle School (5-8) students; we value the outdoors for ourselves and for our students. Strong understanding of child development is essential for Green Acres teachers. An advanced degree in addition to significant experience with best practices in progressive education is strongly preferred.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected]. All four items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed to [email protected] or 301.881.4100.
EEOC:
Green Acres School does not discriminate based on race; color; religion; sex; gender identity and expression; pregnancy; national, ethnic, or ancestral origin; age; marital status; sexual orientation; disability; genetic information; or military service in the administration of its education, admissions, employment, and financial aid policies, and all school-administered programs. Green Acres School will reasonably accommodate an individual’s physical or mental disability as required by law. Green Acres School will also reasonably accommodate an individual’s religious obligations as required by law. Further information relating to reasonable accommodation is available from the Head’s Office.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
