Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Baltimore, Maryland
La Jolla, California
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 20-Mar-26
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $26,900 -$35,285
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Full-Time,10 Month-Faculty Non-Exempt
Key School is seeking full-time Early Childhood Assistant Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will have previous experience in early childhood education, understand the developmental needs of young children, demonstrate warmth and concern and employ creative instructional practices to engage learners.
The assistant teacher works with the lead teacher to supervise students indoors and outdoors, implement the daily classroom plans and works with students individually and in small groups. The assistant teacher must understand and support the tenants of a play-based learning environment and communicate with the lead teacher to support student progress in all domains - social/emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Understands the age-appropriate milestones as well as the range of development for young children
- Actively engage with children in small groups during structured and unstructured classroom time
- Respect children’s ideas, feelings, abilities, and differences
- Promotes principles of inclusive teaching in both classroom programs and practices
- Collaborate with lead teacher to implement daily classroom activities
- Supervise indoor and outdoor play
- Attend and participate in specials classes
- Assume responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher
- Complete classroom administrative tasks
- Complete all pre-service paperwork required by MSDE Office of Child Care
The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Characteristics:
- Promotes and exemplifies the values of Key School’s mission and values
- Demonstrates cultural competency in both classroom practice and interactions with students and colleagues
- Flexible and able to accept schedule changes
- Experience with play-based education and understanding of whole child development
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 90 Hour Child Care Certification (preferred)
- Minimum one year of experience in an early childhood education setting
- Maintain a current CPR/First Aid certification
Compensation/Benefits:
Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.
Key School follows a salary step scale that recognizes direct years of experience that correlate to the steps on the scale. The salary range for this position is $26,900-$35,285 and is based upon several factors that include, but are not limited to, the candidate’s work experience and education and skills. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends, as well.
Physical Requirements:
The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position requires indoor and outdoor student supervision each day. The students go outside to play in most conditions, including light rain, snow and hot and cold temperatures. Candidates also need to be physically able to transition between sitting on the floor and child-sized chairs.
Some classes take place in other parts of the campus. The ability to move around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement and manage stairs is needed.
Technical Competencies:
Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google Meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.
About the School
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Key.
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