Teacher

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private, Catholic university offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs for women and men established in 1895 with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. The campus is situated on a 60-acre wooded campus in northern Baltimore, MD residential neighborhood of Homeland.

NDMU challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence, build inclusive communities, engage in service to others, and promote social responsibility. At NDMU, we expect respect for all members of our community. We believe differences should be recognized and celebrated.

The Teacher position works in A Child's Place Preschool. The Teacher is responsible for curriculum development, lesson planning, gathering materials for projects, parent conferences, and developmental evaluation of children. The teacher is expected to be actively involved in all aspects of the classroom. They must actively engage and interact with children in a positive, energetic and encouraging manner.

Responsibilities include:

Plan curriculum and lesson plans based on the state-approved curriculum.

Participate in team-teaching approach.

Communicate effectively with parents and children.

Plan and maintain a safe, clean learning environment and ensure the well-being and safety of the children in their care.

Preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.

Supervise children in classroom activities, during naptime and outdoor playtime.

Assume responsibility for communicating with parents, planning and participating in parent-teacher conferences and completing developmental assessment of children.

Assist with set-up and clean-up of classroom each day.

Maintain discipline and supervision of children. Manage classroom behavior and enforce rules.

Facilitate activities for all children (16) both indoors and outdoors.

Observe, see, hear and respond promptly to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts.

Safely escort and supervise children outside as they cross a parking lot (within pedestrian crosswalk) to reach the playground.

Provide constant attention to preschoolers engaged in appropriate planned physical activities to meet developmental needs.

Prepare required reports pertaining to the group; accurate and timely recordkeeping.

Participate in professional development and acquire and maintain a Maryland Child Care Credential at a level 5 or higher

Qualifications

Knowledge : Bachelors or Associates degree in early childhood education, development or related field; Or hold a teaching certificate from MSDE or other state for early childhood; Or 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework (must consist of 45 hours of “curriculum” and 45 hours of “child development”; Or hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate.

Experience : Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in a licensed early childhood education program. Must successfully undergo fingerprinting and a criminal background check and pre-employment physical evaluation.

Skills/Aptitude : Must be able to reach a child 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering the staff person’s health, either indoors or outside on the playground. Safely navigate the playground area which is covered in approximately a six-inch deep surface of wood chips, especially in the event of having to respond to a child who is hurt or playing in an unsafe manner. Must be capable of lifting a weight of up to 40 pounds. Lift materials from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary. Be able to walk, climb stairs, squat, kneel, sit on floor, bend, stoop, stretch, push, pull, see, hear, and speak with children to engage them during instruction and to ensure children’s health and safety. Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor, and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment. Adapt to a noise level which may be moderate to loud.

Working Conditions : Preschool/daycare center environment.

Benefits:

For all employees who work at least 30 hours per week

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• University paid Life and AD&D policy, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.