Preschool Teacher

St. John’s Episcopal School, celebrating 56 years in Olney, Maryland, is seeking a preschool teacher for 3 year olds during the 2018-2019 school year. St. John’s is distinguished as a successful and challenging Preschool - 8 school with a accelerated academic program and a sense of welcome and warmth throughout its campus environment.  It is recognized for its gregarious and experienced teachers who stimulate young minds in intimate and interactive classroom settings.  Faith, honesty, and hard work allow our graduates to soar in high school, college and beyond.  St. John’s does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, religion, national or ethnic origin. 

Summary Description:

The successful preschool applicant possesses a thorough understanding of early childhood development.  The candidate will be able to plan and provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for three-year-olds that are conducive to their intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.  The applicant must be skilled in classroom differentiation and be able to develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students, keeping them interested and motivated.  Must monitor and evaluate student outcomes through a variety of assessment techniques, maintain appropriate records, and follow required procedures and practices.  The candidate must be a strong communicator, both orally and in writing, and be able to interact effectively with students, parents, staff, and community.  The candidate must also participate fully in the life of the school, in terms of curricular work and in community activities and functions. 

Specific Skills:

• Thoroughly understands preschool curriculum and best instructional practices
• Understands the literacy acquisition process and can confidently design and implement age appropriate activities
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies, effective lesson planning, and classroom management techniques
• Employs thematic based instruction where appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities: 

• Has a current and comprehensive knowledge of instructional area, a variety of teaching strategies, effective lesson planning, and classroom management techniques
• Has a general knowledge of curriculum development
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, e-mail, and internet searches

 Cognitive Abilities:

• Reads periodicals, manuals, resource materials, and professional reports from a variety of disciplines
• Writes professional reports and letters using proper formats, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Speaks clearly and distinctly to a variety of audiences on the topics related to the instructional program