Preschool Teachers

Georgetown Hill • Rockville, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown Hill is hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers for its Woodley Gardens/Rockville campus. Lead Teachers plan and lead engaging daily activities using the P.L.A.N. curriculum, build relationships with children and families, manage a safe and positive classroom, and support children’s physical, social-emotional, and developmental growth. They may work with infants, toddlers, or PreK students and help establish the standard for classrooms at the Woodley Gardens campus.

Assistant Teachers support Lead Teachers in delivering the P.L.A.N. curriculum and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom. They help meet children’s day-to-day needs, contribute to a positive team environment, and may float between classrooms as campus needs require.

The campus is in Woodley Gardens/Rockville, near I-270 and Montgomery College. All applicants must pass state and federal background checks as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Lead Teachers: 3–5 years of relevant preschool classroom experience.
• Lead Teachers: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in education.
• Lead Teachers: May also need an MSDE 90-hour Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum).
• Lead Teachers: Solid understanding of child development principles and instructional strategies.
• Lead Teachers: Working knowledge of MSDE regulations.
• Lead Teachers: Warm, friendly, unflappable demeanor; strong written and verbal communication; and reliability.
• Assistant Teachers: 1–3 years of preschool experience.
• Assistant Teachers: MSDE 90-hour Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum).
• Assistant Teachers: Team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assistant Teachers: Good communication skills, a 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 the Lead Teacher in delivering the P.L.A.N. curriculum (Assistant Teachers).
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing classroom where children feel secure and cared for.
• Float between classrooms and assist wherever needed as campus needs require (Assistant Teachers).
• Bring positive energy to the team, students, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time