Two Birds is expanding and we are looking for a toddler and 2 Year old Teacher at our location in Silver Spring! Pay is dependent on Experience (up to $23.00 per hour) and the 90 hour cert is required (two 45 certs with one in Infants/Toddlers) or an AA in Early Childhood Education, BA (with a minimum of 24 hours of ECE) - we are unable to hire aides at this time. Please note that a higher rate will be correlated with your experience but also your qualifications. This is for a 9am to 6pm shift (with one hour lunch break).

At Two Birds, we are inspired by the community that surrounds early childhood education: the children, the working parenthood community, and the teaching teams who support and educate our families. We take a holistic approach to early childhood education through our classrooms, our onsite coworking space, and our optional extracurricular classes. We are the first company in the United States to offer this model, and are committed to ongoing innovation within the industry and to modernizing how childcare looks and operates.

We are looking for someone who is not just passionate about teaching, but who is excited about working with our team to create the building blocks from within the classroom for Two Birds to implement an emergent Reggio-Emilia inspired approach. Our ideal candidates are caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable early childhood professionals who embrace an open mindset when working with children and colleagues and who are passionate about both teaching and continuing to develop their own skill sets. Two Birds is committed to developing quality programs that foster community while reflecting our mission. As a result, we rely on a talented team to work together seamlessly to create a center that incorporates quality care, technology, and a hands-on approach with its parents, children, and employees to redesign the traditional child care experience.

Essential Functions

1. Creating positive, welcoming, and nurturing environments for children and their families, including building relationships and engagement opportunities with families

2. Implementing a high quality, developmentally appropriate program that fosters community, inspires Reggio-Emilia based learning, and reflects our mission. A background in Reggio-Emilia teaching is not required.

3. Developing weekly lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelines and meeting, planning and collaborating regularly with team members

4. Documenting children’s learning and development and tracking their progress

5. Supporting children with daily routines such as eating, sleeping, and toileting

6. Participating in parent-teacher conferences and utilizing all tools to ensure effective ongoing communication with families

7. Participating in all required training and professional development opportunities

8. Maintaining a clean and safe learning environment in compliance with laws and regulations and maintaining records and compliance with Two Birds policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

1. Minimum of High School Diploma

2. 90 (2/45 certs) is required

3. Bachelor’s or AA degree in any field (but with a minimum of 24 hours of early childhood education

4. 1 year of experience within early childhood care and education (minimum)

5. Interest in implementing new concepts to innovate and transform traditional childcare practices while maintaining adherence to licensure and quality programming

6. Meets minimum preparation, experience and/or any state required credentials to comply with all applicable state regulations

7. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds - this is non negotiable.

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package for full-time employees includes:

1. Medical, vision, dental (with many plans at no premium for single coverage)

2. 401K plan

3. Educational Benefits

4. Free Coffee (and tea)

5. 18 PTO days + 11 federal holidays (also closed the week between Christmas and New Years)

Hours: Full-time applicants must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (shifts vary and are based on a 9-hour work day with a one hour lunch break).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour (full time - 40 hours per week) -

Two Birds participates in the E-Verify program. Two Bird's does not discriminate based on Federal, State and Local laws.

Must pass Maryland state requirements to include background check and fingerprinting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person