Alexandria, Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Posted: 13-Apr-26
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seeks a creative, energetic, and visionary educator to become the Preschool I Homeroom in the Lower School. The Lower School program at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School utilizes a co-teacher model in all preschool classrooms. The Preschool I Teachers hold equal responsibility for the education and welfare of all students ages 2 to 3 years old, including parent communication, lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and development of classroom routines and protocols. Applicants must have a keen understanding of the developmental needs of young students, show a willingness to work independently, flexibly, and collaboratively with other disciplines, and actively embrace the educational philosophy that underlies the school. This is a salaried, benefits-eligible, full-time position for the 2026-27 school year beginning August 19, 2026. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
- Curriculum & Planning: Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning objectives that align with school standards and foster a culture of inquiry and discovery.
- Environment Design: Maintain an engaging, dynamic indoor and outdoor learning environment, including classroom displays that highlight student growth and instructional goals.
- Resource Management: Manage classroom materials and budget responsibly to support daily operations.
- Holistic Growth: Support social-emotional development through positive guidance, relationship-building, and a variety of sensory-based experiences.
- Progress Monitoring: Utilize observation, documentation, and formal screenings to maintain accurate records of student development and inform future instruction.
- Family Partnership: Maintain professional, regular communication with parents via weekly updates, formal written reports, and conferences.
- Team Synergy: Collaborate with grade-level colleagues in weekly planning sessions to share resources and coordinate curriculum.
- Division Involvement: Actively participate in weekly division meetings, monthly faculty meetings, and requested school functions.
- Professional Growth: Commit to ongoing professional development to remain current in child development research and best practices.
- School Stewardship: Uphold the school’s Episcopal identity and traditions while performing essential supervisory duties (lunch, recess, and carpool).
Qualifications:
- Required
- Minimum of 90 credit hours in child development or related field
- Sound understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and child development
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team.
- Preferred
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience with young children
We encourage interested candidates to find out more about the school by visiting www.saes.org.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, current resume, desired salary range, and three references to:
Jordan Love
Head of Lower School
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
8804 Postoak Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Consistent with the values of an Episcopal school, St. Andrews is committed to a diverse and inclusive community with respect to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff. Pursuant to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, St. Andrews does not discriminate in the administration of admission, financial aid, or loan practices, educational or other school-sponsored programs and activities, or in the hiring or terms of employment of faculty and staff, except that the Chaplain shall be a member of the clergy of the Episcopal Church.
