Preschool Teachers

Georgetown Hill Early School • Rockville, MD

2d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown Hill is hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers for its Woodley Gardens/Rockville campus. Lead Teachers plan and lead age-appropriate daily activities using the P.L.A.N. curriculum, build relationships with students and families, manage the classroom, and support children’s physical, social-emotional, and developmental growth. They help establish the standards for the classroom.

Assistant Teachers support Lead Teachers in delivering the curriculum, help maintain safe and nurturing classrooms, assist with children’s day-to-day needs, and may float between classrooms as needed. Applicants must pass state and federal background checks as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Lead Teacher: 3–5 years of relevant preschool classroom experience.
• Lead Teacher: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education.
• Lead Teacher: May also need an MSDE 90-hour Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum).
• Lead Teacher: Knowledge of child development principles and instructional strategies.
• Lead Teacher: Working knowledge of MSDE regulations.
• Lead Teacher: Strong written and verbal communication skills; warm, friendly, and calm demeanor; reliability.
• Assistant Teacher: 1–3 years of preschool experience.
• Assistant Teacher: MSDE 90-hour Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum).
• Assistant Teacher: Team-first attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Assistant Teacher: Good communication skills, calm and friendly presence, reliability, and punctuality.
• All applicants must pass a state and federal background check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate daily activities using the P.L.A.N. curriculum (Lead Teachers).
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and their families.
• Manage the classroom and create a consistent, positive environment for children and staff (Lead Teachers).
• Support each child’s physical, social-emotional, developmental, and day-to-day needs.
• Communicate with families, colleagues, and the community.
• Support Lead Teachers in delivering the P.L.A.N. curriculum (Assistant Teachers).
• Help create a safe, nurturing space where children feel secure and cared for.
• Float between classrooms and assist where needed (Assistant Teachers).
• Contribute positively to the team, students, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level