Early Childhood Teacher Pool - Garrett County Public Schools - GCPS

Early Childhood Teacher Pool - Elementary School
 
Subject: Grades PK-2
Location: All Garrett County Elementary Schools 
FTE: Full-time
Status: Exempt
Terms: 187 workdays, generally 7.6 hours per day, but may be greater depending upon system needs
Salary: Unit I Teacher Blueprint Career Ladder Salary Scale ($60,010-$69,169) (Commensurate with education and experience)
Supervisor: Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director of Elementary Education
Availability: 2026-2027 School Year
Deadline: Open until filled
 
Job Description: The teacher will provide essential academic instruction, as well as develop, implement, and supervise appropriate program-related activities in an effort to help students develop and demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• The teacher will be eligible for an applicable teaching certificate/license to be issued by the Maryland State Department of Education in Early Childhood Elementary Education
• The teacher will exhibit excellent written and verbal skills
• The teacher will possess outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
• The teacher will be proficient in a variety of technologies and applications
• The teacher will be successful in the management of confidential information and materials
• The teacher will have a history of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment
• The teacher will demonstrate an understanding of and attention to detail, especially relating to student safety and well-being
• The teacher will have a history of professionalism and strong work ethic
• The teacher will have the ability to work independently and as a team player
• The teacher will have the ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• The teacher will have the ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
• The teacher will have the ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• The teacher will have the ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 40-60 lbs
• The teacher will have the dexterity of hands and fingers to use mouse, keyboard, other appropriate technology, and instructional manipulative
• The teacher will have regular and predictable attendance
• The teacher will have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
• The teacher will have the ability to successfully implement and manage the county discipline policies, including, but not limited to the county-approved crisis intervention program,  classroom behavior strategies and individual student behavior plans

Preferred Qualifications:

• The teacher will hold an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by the Maryland State Department of Education
• The teacher will hold a Master's Degree, or higher, in applicable field from an accredited college or university
• The teacher will have a minimum of  three (3) years of teaching early childhood and/or elementary education  

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
The teacher will:

• Prepare weekly lessons, assignments, and instructional materials
• Establish clear goals and learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
• Prepare, administer, and correct assessments and record results
• Select and use approved curriculum and instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students
• Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques
• Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
• Counsel pupils when academic and behavioral problems arise
• Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary
• Serve on school based committees, as necessary
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school, applicable programs and agencies, law, Board Policy, and Administrative Procedure
• Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary
• Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development
• Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research, methodology, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving strategies, and interdisciplinary connections
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor
• Perform other duties as assigned

 
Total Compensation Benefits:  
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
Questions:  
If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.