About Georgetown Hill Early SchoolHave you heard? Our business is growing! We need certified teachers for both Infant and Toddler classes.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"re pretty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you"ll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools. ,We offer the following benefits:Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA)Dental & Vission InsuranceShort-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer matchMedical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Flexible SchedulesPaid Time Off, including Personal & Sick LeaveHoliday PayEmployee Discount on childcarePaid Planning TimePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerWe 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 - based on credentials and years of applicable experience, we pay Assistant Teachers and Leads between $19 - $24Aide positions are availableAbout the roleWe are opening new rooms and new campuses. We are hiring Lead Teachers to join our Infant and Toddler programs at the following campuses:Apple Ridge/Montgomery Village - Nestled within the neighborhood, serving upper Montgomery County; Montgomery Village, Germantown, Clarksburg, Goshen, and surrounding areas.ConvenientlyBethesda/Chevy Chase - In the heart of exciting Bethesda/Chevy Chase, our multi-level campus is located on Wisconsin Avenue (Metro accessible)Bethesda - Our newest campus, conveniently located at the corner of Old Georgetown Road & Huntington Parkway. Opening June 2025! Congressional Plaza - Our beautiful campus is located right off of Rockville Pike (Metro accessible)NRC/Rockville - Conveniently located at the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) on Rockville Pike (Metro accessible). This federal campus serves both federal employees and the surrounding neighborhoodsPotomac Village - In the heart of Potomac, near the intersection of Falls and River Roads (public transportation access to the 2T or #47 bus) Available positions are full-time, and the hours are between 9am-6pm. Your role will be to meet our students" individual needs and foster each child"s independence in a nurturing, family-like environment of trust and warmth.What you"ll doProvide for the educational needs and interests of infant or toddler children, ages 6 weeks - 24 months, using a creative and age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of infant children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all studentsSupport the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroomDemonstrate effective leadership among the classroom teamDemonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and communityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staffQualificationsOur ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:Candidates must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr Infant/Toddler Certification or the CDA Certification with the Infant/Toddler EndorsementExcellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategiesStrong knowledge of MSDE regulationsA personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-temperedProficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skillsExtremely reliable in attendance and punctualityHighly organized and able to prioritize and multitaskTeam-oriented and willing to work with othersPer 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. The pay range for this role is:19 - 24 USD per hour(Bethesda Chevy Chase)19 - 24 USD per hour(Congressional Plaza)19 - 24 USD per hour(Potomac Village)19 - 24 USD per hour(Apple Ridge)19 - 24 USD per hour(NRC)19 - 24 USD per hour(Bethesda)PI68c2f09acce5-30070-37632181