Teacher - Infant/Toddler Class - Early Learning - Edgemoor

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day • Bethesda, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Teacher provides quality childcare in Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day’s early childhood education programs. Working as part of a team, the Teacher helps create a developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and academic growth. The Teacher implements Wonders’ policies and practices and works with the Lead Teacher, team members, and Program Director to develop programs consistent with the Wonders curriculum, philosophy, and mission.

The Teacher shares responsibility for classroom and program spaces, ensuring they are safe, engaging, organized, and reflective of the diversity of society. The role includes helping plan balanced learning activities that respond to children’s ideas and interests, communicating with families, maintaining classroom records, and supporting children from infancy through age five. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and follows the school-year 2026–27 program for 12 months. The stated work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Edgemoor location in Bethesda, Maryland.

Requirements

• At least an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or a 90-hour Preschool Course if the degree is not in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA credential.
• A 9-hour Communication course if the candidate does not have a college degree or college units.
• Must qualify as Maryland State Senior Staff.
• At least one year of classroom experience with children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete at least 18 hours of MSDE/OCC-approved staff training annually.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the team to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program based on Wonders’ philosophy and mission.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Program Director, staff, and team.
• Maintain open communication with the Lead Teacher about children, families, and team members.
• Help orient and train new team members for classroom responsibilities and share teaching responsibilities with the team.
• Plan and participate in special events for children and families.
• Ensure program spaces are physically and emotionally safe, interesting, engaging, clean, and organized, and reflect and support the children’s lives and work.
• Introduce children to the diversity of society.
• Recognize typical and atypical development in children from infancy to age five and collaborate with the team to help manage atypical or disruptive behaviors.
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom curriculum and activities, and gather information about children’s development and family events.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in preparing for family conferences.
• Participate in site accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
• Maintain children’s classroom records as defined by the Program Director.
• Complete at least 18 hours of MSDE/OCC-approved staff training annually and maintain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, healthy, and friendly classroom environment in accordance with NAEYC guidelines and follow the NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct.
• Recognize and report signs of illness, child abuse, and safety hazards to appropriate authorities.
• Help develop behavior-management strategies with team members, the Program Director, parents, and childcare professionals or therapists across disciplines.
• Learn and follow Wonders policies, including the staff and parent handbooks and terms of employment.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, holidays, and winter break.
• Medical coverage with HRA, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Wonders tuition discounts.
• Professional development training.
• Paid pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, medical exams, and drug screens.
• Paid new-hire orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree