Join Our Classroom Crew!

Now Hiring: Lead Teachers & Assistant Teachers — Preschool

We're Georgetown Hill Early School, and we're growing — which means we need more nurturing, energetic, endlessly patient humans to join our teaching team. Whether you're ready to lead your own classroom or looking to grow alongside a lead teacher, we'd love to meet you.

About Georgetown Hill

We're a local non-profit preschool with a big mission: bring teachers, children, and families together to create an early childhood experience that's second to none. We've been doing this in Maryland since 1980 (see our story here) — so we know a thing or two about what makes a classroom feel like home.

Why You'll Love It Here

We take care of the people who take care of our kids. Expect a positive, team-first environment where your voice actually gets heard, your growth is genuinely encouraged, and your impact doesn't go unnoticed.

Benefits include:

• 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're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that builds a team from every kind of background, perspective, and experience — because that's what makes our classrooms (and our staff room) better.

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The Roles

Lead Teachers

You're the heartbeat of the classroom. You'll design engaging days using our P.L.A.N. curriculum, build real relationships with your students, and set the tone for a safe, joyful, well-run room.

What you'll do:

• Plan and lead daily activities using our P.L.A.N. curriculum
• Build strong, trusting bonds with students and their families
• Own classroom management — creating a consistent, positive environment for kids and staff alike
• Support each child's physical, social-emotional, and developmental growth
• Communicate clearly and warmly with families, colleagues, and your community

You'll bring:

• 3–5 years of relevant classroom experience
• A bachelor's degree is required (preferably in the field of education). You may also need an MSDE 90hr Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum)
• Solid grasp of child development principles and instructional strategies
• Working knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A warm, friendly, unflappable demeanor is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability you could set a clock to

Assistant Teachers

You're the extra set of hands, eyes, and hugs every classroom needs. This is a great fit if you're floating between classrooms, supporting a lead teacher, or building experience toward leading your own room.

What you'll do:

• Support the Lead Teacher in bringing our P.L.A.N. curriculum to life
• Help build a safe, nurturing space where kids feel secure and loved
• Jump in wherever needed — floating between classrooms as our thriving school needs
• Support each child's day-to-day needs with patience and care
• Bring positive energy to your team, your students, and their families

You'll bring:

• Preschool experience of 1-3 years
• MSDE 90hr Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum)
• A team-first attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Good communication skills and a calm, friendly presence
• Reliability and punctuality you take seriously

Where You'll Work

📍 Congressional Plaza/Rockville — In the bustling Rockville community, our beautiful modern campus is within walking distance to Twinbrook Metro

📍 BCC - Bethesda-Chevy Chase — In the heart of downtown Bethesda, our multi-level campus is within walking distance to Bethesda Metro

📍 Montgomery Square/Potomac — On the border of Rockville and Potomac on Falls Road. This is our only bilingual campus with English-Spanish programming in all classes

Pay

• Lead Teacher: $22.00–$25.00/hour
• Assistant Teacher/Aide: $18.00–$23.00/hour

Good to Know

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

Ready to grow with us? We'd love to meet you.