Washington, D.C.
Posted: 08-May-26
Location: North Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience $50,000+
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Preferred Education:
Summary Description:
Green Acres School is seeking a full-time assistant early childhood teacher to join our dynamic staff community for the 2026–2027 school year. The assistant teacher works in collaboration with the pre-k, kindergarten, and specials teachers to implement a program that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child in the program. This teacher will support in addressing multiple needs within lively classroom atmospheres.
Responsibilities:
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with students
- Assist teachers in preparing and facilitating classroom activities
- Engage students in small groups or one-on-one during homecorner, choice time, and outdoor play
- Accompany homecorner groups to specials and support specials teachers as needed
- Support with daily routines and maintenance
- Support teachers with snack and lunch in accordance with OCC regulations
- Help children dress for outside play and changing after accidents as needed
- Set up for rest time
- Support daily clean-up and maintenance of classroom and outdoor materials
- Work with teachers to create and maintain classroom documentation and displays
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs (must be able to lift children on/off swings, help with climbing on outdoor equipment, etc.)
- Fulfillment of all OCC teacher training, licensing, and background requirements
To apply:
Send a cover letter, Green Acres School Employment Application form (https://www.greenacres.org/uploaded/June_2025_Application_for_Employment_Fillable.pdf), resume, and statement of educational philosophy to employment@greenacres.org. All items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed to employment@greenacres.org or 301.881.4100.
- A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
- Previous experience relevant to this position.
- A sincere love of working with children and a love of teaching.
- Curiosity and a growth mindset.
