Company:

Clubhouse Kids

Date:

April 22, 2026

This Position:

1 professional and energetic full-time Early Preschool (2's-3's) Teacher

Pay Rate:

$19 - $21 per hour (Early Preschool Teacher position) depending on education, trainings/classes completed, experience, and which position you are hired for

Job Description:

Do you love working with children and helping to prepare young minds for future success? Are you looking to make a difference in your community while obtaining valuable hands-on experience, professional development, and training in a supportive environment? Then come join our team!

Other Positions We Are Currently Seeking:

1 professional and energetic full-time Infant/Toddler Teacher
1 professional and energetic full-time Preschool (3's-4's) Teacher
1 professional and energetic full-time School-Age Before & After School Child Care Teacher
1 professional and energetic full-time School-Age Before & After School Child Care Center Director

The Early Preschool Teacher position is available at our all-ages child care center located next to the intersection of Gas House Pike and Monocacy Blvd in Frederick, MD (next to the new Royal Farms) (prior to 2020, a Pump It Up facility was at this location).

Our Early Preschool Teachers are responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. As an Early Preschool or Preschool Teacher, you will prepare and implement activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play.

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Required Qualifications:

Ability to pass a criminal background check, and have fingerprints kept on-file with Frederick Co. Sheriff’s Office & FBI
The Early Preschool Teacher candidate must have the 45-hour Early Preschool Certification as well as the 45-hour Child Development course (90 hours)
9-hour Communication Course or an MSDE-acceptable college course substitute
Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certifications or be willing to obtain.
Minimum of 19 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain, and enrolled in associated courses)
Have at least one of the following:
a) 400 hours of recent experience working with early preschool children in a licensed child care facility, or;
b) One year of college coursework relating to the care of early preschool children, or;
c) an MSDE-acceptable combination of college course work & work experience.

Clubhouse Kids Qualifications:

Must meet all requirements stipulated by MSDE (listed above) for this position
Must have minimum 1-year experience (minimum 2-years experience preferred) working with early preschool children in a MD Licensed child care center
Ability to pass standard illicit drug use testing
AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education (or currently working towards) or related field preferred but not required
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Highly professional and dependable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent customer service, and problem-solving skills; including the ability to maintain composure under stress
Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages & skill levels, as well as with parents, co-workers, and management
Must be able to assume low level postures to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and to engage in physical activity with them on a day-to-day basis (i.e.: stoop & bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects up to 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout each workday)
Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time
Ability to perform strict center & toy cleaning procedures according to MSDE, CDC, and MD Dept. of Health guidance
Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency
Ability to work indoors or outdoors during all seasons
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is a plus

Clubhouse Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, then we encourage you to Apply now!

Primary Work Location:

8420 Gas House Pike, Suite P, Frederick, MD 21701 (prior to 2020, a Pump It Up facility was at this location)

Job Type:

Full-time (estimated to be approximately 37-40 hours per week)
Permanent position

Shift:

Expected to be an 8-hour work shift with a 1-hour lunch break Monday-Friday from either approximately 7:00am to 4:00pm or approximately 9:00am to 6:00pm daily except major holidays (exact shift to be determined depending upon children’s’ attendance routines).

Benefits:

Excellent Advancement Opportunities – We have 4 Frederick, MD-area centers, are growing FAST, and are looking for potential future Lead Teachers, Assistant Directors, and Directors!
Supportive Team Environment!
PTO - Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick Pay)
9 Paid Holidays per year! Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years' Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Independence Day!
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Available
Education Assistance and Reimbursement
Free or Discounted Child Care (depending on, and increases with, your length of employment with us)

Apply now or email us using our Contact page at: https://ClubhouseKidsOnline.com/contact.html

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

MSDE-Licensed child care center employment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

90-hr Early Preschool Certification from MSDE-OCC (Required)
9-hr Comm. Course Cert. or an MSDE-acceptable substitute (Required)

Work Location: In person

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