Preschool Teacher

We’re Back, Woodley Gardens!
Now Hiring: Lead & Assistant Teachers

Big news: Georgetown Hill Early School is reopening our Woodley Gardens campus in Rockville, and we couldn’t be more excited to be back in the neighborhood! As we get ready to welcome families through our doors again, we’re building a brand-new classroom crew of nurturing, energetic, endlessly patient humans. Whether you’re ready to lead your own classroom or looking to grow alongside a lead teacher, this is your chance to be part of a fresh start from day one.

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, so we know a thing or two about what makes a classroom feel like home, and we can’t wait to bring that feeling back to Woodley Gardens.

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. And as part of a reopening team, you’ll help shape the culture, traditions, and community of this campus from the ground up. We are not your average daycare!

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 sweet babies, curious Twos through their first big discoveries, or getting PreK students ready for kindergarten. You’ll also help set the standard for what a Georgetown Hill classroom looks like in Woodley Gardens.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and lead daily activities using our P.L.A.N. curriculum, tailored to the 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 (preferably in 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
• 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 supporting a lead teacher, floating between classrooms, 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 growing campus 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:

• 1–3 years of preschool experience
• 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
📍 Woodley Gardens/Rockville — Tucked into the wooded neighborhood, right off 270 and near Montgomery College, serving families in Rockville and the surrounding neighborhoods

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.

Ready to be part of our Woodley Gardens homecoming? We’d love to meet you!

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