Careers

GELC is always looking for quality childcare workers, so whether or not we have an open position posted please feel free to reach out!

Current Openings

Preschool Programs & Infant & Toddlers:

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by Maryland and/or local licensing authorities.

An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
A 90-hour certificate (45 hr. Growth and Communication and 45 hr. Curriculum) and 45 hr. Infant/toddler Certification if their degree is in another field.
ADA training, Developmental Screening Overview, Health and Safety Training (Annually) and Breastfeeding Training (Infant/Toddler Employees only).
Maintaining credential status of level 3 or higher.

Continuing education as appropriate for Licensing requirements of 12 hrs. per year. And MSDE accreditation 12 hours per year. A total of 24 hours of continuing education credits. With MSDE the teacher must obtain 4 Professional Activity Units (PAU) for the year.

We offer a competitive salary, personal leave, holiday pay, and paid training.

To apply please:

1. Download the application here.

2. Once completed email application form and resume to: Director@GELCridge.org

Education Coordinator:

Grace Early Learning Center (GELC) is seeking a dedicated Education Coordinator to support instructional quality, teacher development, and daily center operations while helping children reach age-appropriate developmental milestones in a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of childcare experience (required)

Lead Teacher qualified under MSDE OCC for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and School Age, or actively working toward qualification

Meet COMAR 13A.16.06 requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers in implementing the center’s mission and instructional practices

Provide coaching, mentoring, and classroom support to teachers

Review lesson plans, assist with instructional materials, and analyze student work

Conduct scheduled classroom observations and maintain documentation

Assist with teacher onboarding, parent orientation, and staff support

Partner with the Director on teacher evaluations and provide regular program updates

Serve as center supervisor with the Administrative Assistant in the Director’s absence

Assist with daily operations including ratios, staffing support, and classroom coverage as needed

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

Pay based on experience and education

Paid time off including holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Employee childcare discounts

401(k) participation (nonmatching)

Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

To apply please:

1. Download the application here.

2. Once completed email application form and resume to: Director@GELCridge.org