Preschool Teacher Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Celebree School

Preschool Teacher

  • Celebree School
  • Hampstead, MD (24 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Celebree School
  • Hampstead, MD (24 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Those with an AA or BA in early childhood education or an AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements preferred. MD State Credential Level 5...

Early Head Start Teacher - Baltimore County

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, theyve made about how they...

Head Start Teacher I, Weekdays, The Lourie Center

  • Greenbelt, MD (18 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Greenbelt, MD (18 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Qualifications include: Child Development Associate certification: Associate of Art in Child Development or related field required A minimum of 2 years working directly with children in an approved...

Infant/Toddler Teacher

  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago

If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance...

Early Childhood Teacher - Posted to Create Pool

  • Westminster, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Early Childhood Teacher - Posted to Create Pool JobID: 6843 Position Type: K-12 Education Date Posted: 11/1/2024 Location: To Be Determined Additional Information: Show/Hide Position posted to...

Lead Teacher - Preschool

  • Columbia, MD (6 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (6 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Childhood Education or related field 45 hours of Child Growth and Development 45 hours in Preschool Curriculum Minimum of one year of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare facility...

Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher

  • Columbia, MD (6 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (6 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 3 days ago

The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role....

Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher

  • Derwood, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Derwood, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or other related field plus one year of relevant experience Effective verbal and written communication skills...

FY26: Teacher, Preschool Education Program, Luxmanor, 1.0 FTE

  • Rockville, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 6 days ago

FY26: Teacher, Preschool Education Program, Luxmanor, 1.0 FTE (25003XL) Job Description FY26: Teacher, Preschool Education Program, Luxmanor, 1.0 FTE Job Specific Information: The wage range for this...

Preschool Assistant Teacher

  • College Park, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • College Park, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 9 days ago

If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served....

Head Start Teacher

  • College Park, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • College Park, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of the Head Start Act. 2....

Early Head Start Teacher

  • College Park, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • College Park, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 9 days ago

If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served....

Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

  • Mount Airy, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mount Airy, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Are you ready to join a program where you will be valued and appreciated? Our premiere early learning program has an opening for an experienced infant/toddler teacher. Competitive salary, great...

Forest Preschool Teacher, Recreation Arts Instructor (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Experience in early childhood education and/or outdoor/nature education programs preferred....

Associate Teacher Preschool, Forest Preschool Teacher- Department of Recreation & Parks

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 days ago

OR Equivalency Notes: An associate of Arts degree in early childhood education may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience...

Demographic Data for Ellicott City, MD

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Ellicott City, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Ellicott City, MD
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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