Job Description
Infant & Toddler Preschool Teachers Wanted - Come Grow With Us!
Do you light up around babies? Do you find joy in a giggle, a first wobbly step, or a tiny hand wrapping around your finger? If you love creating a warm, nurturing space where little ones can thrive, we want you on our team!
About Georgetown Hill Early School
We're a local non-profit preschool on the rise - and we mean that literally; we're growing! Since 1980 , our mission has been simple: bring teachers, children, and families together to create the best early childhood experience around. We've been doing it for over 45 years, and we're just getting started.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Spoiler alert: we're not your average daycare
Here, you get real creative freedom in the classroom, backed by our proven PLAN curriculum . Think structure and spontaneity - a place where your ideas matter and your growth is part of the plan.
Here's what's in it for you:
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid planning time (yes, really!)
Employer-subsidized medical insurance
Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability & 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 inclusive workplace where every teacher, family, and child feels like they belong. We're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team.
Pay: $19-$23/hour, based on credentials and experience.
The Role
We're opening brand-new rooms in our Infant program and looking for teachers to help us fill them with love, learning, and laughter. Pick the campus that feels like home:
Bethesda United Methodist Church / Bethesda - Our beautiful new campus on Old Georgetown Road, close to Suburban Hospital and NIH
Potomac Village / Potomac - In the heart of Potomac, near Falls & River Roads (bus access via the 2T or )
Bethesda-Chevy Chase / Bethesda - Downtown Bethesda off Wisconsin Avenue, walking distance to Bethesda Metro
Congressional Plaza/Rockville - Located behind Congressional Plaza, walking distance to Twinbrook Metro
What You'll Do
Build strong, trusting bonds with infants ages 6 weeks-12 months, supporting their growth every step of the way
Create a safe, secure, and loving environment where babies feel cared for and confident
Nurture each child's physical, social-emotional, and developmental needs
Lead by example within your classroom team
Communicate warmly and effectively with children, families, colleagues, and the community
Keep the classroom running smoothly with consistent, positive, and safe routines
What You'll Bring
2-4 years of relevant experience
MSDE 90hr Infant/Toddler Certification or CDA Certification with Infant/Toddler Endorsement (required)
A solid grasp of child development principles and instructional strategies
Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
A warm, friendly, unflappable personality (babies can tell!)
Comfort with everyday tech tools like Microsoft Office (a plus)
Great communication and writing skills
Reliability you can set a clock to
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle a few things at once
A team-first mindset
One more thing: 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 obtain GSA security clearance through a government background screening.
Ready to make a difference in a baby's world, one day at a time? Apply today!
The pay range for this role is
19 - 23 USD per hour(Bethesda Chevy Chase)
19 - 23 USD per hour(Bethesda UMC)
19 - 23 USD per hour(Congressional Plaza)
19 - 23 USD per hour(Potomac Village)
Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage
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