Job Description

Join Our Classroom Crew!

Now Hiring: Assistant Teachers — Twos & Threes

We're Georgetown Hill Early School, and we're growing — which means we need more nurturing, energetic, endlessly patient humans to join our teaching team. If you are looking to grow alongside a lead teacher, we'd love to meet you!

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 (see our story here) — so we know a thing or two about what makes a classroom feel like home.

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.

Benefits include:

• 🏖 Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 🏥 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 Role -

Assistant Teachers — Twos & Threes

You're the extra set of hands, eyes, and hugs every classroom needs. This is a great fit if this describes you! And great for anyone who is building experience toward leading your own classroom.

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 thriving school 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:

• Preschool experience of 1–3 years
• 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

• 📍 Hood College/Frederick — Situated adjacent to the beautiful campus of Hood College. We serve both the college and surrounding community. naeyc accredited!

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. Applicants for our federal center campuses must also receive GSA security clearance through a government background screening.

Ready to grow with us? We'd love to meet you!

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