Careers

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.

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To apply please:

1. Download the application here.

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