Job Description

NOW HIRING · Starting August 2026

Be the best part of a kid's school day

Lead Teacher roles — Before & After Care Program, Kindergarten – 5th grade

Who we are

Georgetown Hill Early School has been a cornerstone of Maryland family life since 1980. We're a non-profit on a mission to bring teachers, children, and families together for an early childhood experience that's genuinely unsurpassed — not just good-on-paper, but felt every single day.

We're not your average daycare. We hire, train, and celebrate a diverse team of educators who show up for kids and for each other.

Why you'll actually love it here

• 🏖 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

Pay range

Role

Pay

Lead Teacher

$20–$25/hr

Assistant Teacher

$19–$24/hr

Based on credentials and experience

What you'll do every day

• Design and deliver creative, age-appropriate curriculum for K–5
• Champion the physical, emotional, and developmental growth of each child
• Keep the classroom safe, energetic, and genuinely fun
• Build real relationships with kids, families, and fellow teachers
• Lead by example — model the warmth and curiosity you want to see

What you bring

Minimum qualification: MSDE 90-hour School-Age Certification, or a CDA with School-Age Endorsement. Ideal candidates also have 1–3 years of relevant experience plus:

• Strong understanding of child development and instructional strategies
• Knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A warm, friendly, and cool-tempered presence
• Solid communication skills — verbal and written
• Rock-solid reliability and punctuality
• Highly organized, able to juggle priorities and multitask
• A true team player who genuinely enjoys working with others

About the campus

Bells Mill/Potomac - Nestled in a quiet neighborhood between Cabin John Middle and Bells Mill Elementary Schools.

Darnestown/Gaithersburg - Situated in the heart of Darnestown, next to Darnestown Elementary School, close to Jones Lane

All offers are contingent on passing MD state and federal background checks. Federal campus applicants also require GSA security clearance. Georgetown Hill Early School is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

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