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PreK Teachers – MoCo! – $18 – $25 Hourly Wage NEW

Bethesda, Maryland
Georgetown Hill Early School
Join Our Classroom Crew! Now Hiring: Lead & Assistant Teachers – PreK

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 PTO + paid holidays
  • Paid planning time
  • Employer-subsidized medical insurance
  • Dental, vision, disability & life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Pre-tax spending accounts
  • Real opportunities for professional growth

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.

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 – whether you’re guiding curious Twos through their first big discoveries or getting PreK students ready for kindergarten.

What you’ll do:

  • Plan and lead daily activities using our P.L.A.N. curriculum, tailored to Twos or PreK age groups
  • 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 preschool 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

  • Apple Ridge/Montgomery Village – Situated next to the recreation center on Apple Ridge Road, and serving families in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, Laytonsville, and Clarksburg
  • Bethesda-Chevy Chase/Bethesda – On Wisconsin Ave in downtown Bethesda, our multi-level campus is within walking distance to Bethesda Metro
  • Montgomery Square/Potomac – Located close to Interstate 270 and Montrose Road, serving families in both Rockville and Potomac

Pay

  • Lead Teacher: $22.00-$25.00/hour
  • Assistant Teacher/Aide: $18.00-$22.00/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!

The pay range for this role is:
22 – 25 USD per hour(Apple Ridge)
22 – 25 USD per hour(Bethesda Chevy Chase)
22 – 25 USD per hour(Montgomery Square)

Compensation details: 18-25 Hourly Wage

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