Bilingual Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Posted 12/1/2024
Georgetown Hill Early School
Hyattsville, MD 20782
United States
Category Education
Job Description

About Georgetown Hill Early School


Georgetown Hill Early School is a non-profit school serving Maryland families" preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980 . Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience.


Sobre Georgetown Hill Early School

Es un colegio sin fines de lucro que desde 1980 apoya a las familias de Maryland con programas de preescolar, educación elemental y cuidado infantil, se dedica a crear una experiencia educativa temprana única para niños, educadores y familias.


Únete a Nosotros

Nos encanta lo que hacemos! En Georgetown Hill, ofrecemos a nuestros maestros la oportunidad de aplicar nuestro exitoso currículo PLAN y explorar su creatividad en el aula. Únete a nuestra comunidad y descubre una carrera gratificante y enriquecedora en nuestros colegios.


Why You"ll Love Us:


We"re petty 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 Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match
  • Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Paid time off including Personal & Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employee Discount on childcare
  • Paid Planning Time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

We 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



About the role:


We are looking for just the right person to help our bilingual preschool class of Three and Four year olds to lead our program designed to enhance their language skills in both Spanish and English. In this supportive environment, we will teach children to embrace and extend their learning while preparing for their next steps.

Buscamos a la persona ideal para apoyar a nuestra clase bilingüe de preescolar de tres y cuatro años y liderar nuestro programa, enfocado en mejorar sus habilidades en español e inglés. En este ambiente de apoyo, ayudaremos a los niños a prepararse para el siguiente nivel educativo, como el pre-kínder o kínder .


We are seeking Lead Teachers to join our bilingual Threes/Fours preschool daycare programs at the following locations:

  • Bells Mill - Tucked into the neighborhood between Bells Mill Elementary and Cabin John Middle Schools
  • Bethesda/Chevy Chase - Located in the lively downtown Bethesda (Metro accessible)
  • Congressional Plaza - Our newest location right off of Rockville Pike (Metro accessible)
  • Greenwood - Conveniently located next door to PG Plaza

Las entrevistas se pueden realizar en Español e Ingles!


This position pays a minimum of $22/hr with the necessary credentials


What you"ll do:

  • Provide for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
  • Supervision of preschool children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
  • Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
  • Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community
  • Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

Qualifications:

  • The education/certification requirements for these positions for a Lead Teacher in our preschool program must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr Preschool Certification or a CDA with the Preschool Endorsement.
    Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
    • Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
    • Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
    • A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
    • Proficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plus
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
    • Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
    • Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
    • Team-oriented and willing to work with others
  • Per 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:
22 - 24 USD per hour(Rockville)
22 - 24 USD per hour(Potomac)
22 - 24 USD per hour(Greenwood)

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