Preschool Teacher

Do you have a passion for working with young learners? We’re seeking nurturing and attentive professionals who are committed to building strong bonds, supporting development, and creating a safe space to grow. We would love to meet you!

About Georgetown Hill Early School

We are a local non-profit preschool, and we are growing! Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School has served Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980.

🎉Why You'll Love Us:

We believe in supporting our teachers just as much as we support our children. You’ll work in a positive, team-oriented environment where your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is truly valued.

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We offer the following benefits:

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid Planning Time
• Employer-subsidized medical insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, and term life insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of our employees, families, and children who trust us. We are an equal-opportunity employer that prides itself on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Pay Range

$15.00 to $19.00

We are seeking an Aide or Assistant to float between classes in support of our thriving school - Come check us out!

About the role

We are looking for someone with childcare experience to join our preschool program's

• Greenwood/Hyattsville - Our campus is an approved private school and NAEYC-accredited. Serving both federal employees and the surrounding community. Located next door to PG Plaza (Metro Accessible)

• Hood College/Frederick. At Georgetown Hill's Hood College Lab School, we are serving children ages Two through PreK. This is a fulltime position with morning hours. We are conveniently located near Downtown Frederick.

What you'll do

• Provide for the needs of preschool children, using our P.L.A.N. curriculum
• Build strong bonds with our students, fostering trust and supporting their development
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment where they feel secure and loved
• Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the community
• Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Candidates must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr Preschool or the CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
• Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
• Proficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, are a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
• Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multitask
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others

Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.