Lead Bilingual Preschool Teacher

Company: Georgetown Hill Early School
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

About Georgetown Hill Early SchoolWe are a local non-profit preschool, and we are growing! Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School has been serving Maryland families" preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980. Sobre Georgetown Hill Early SchoolSomos un colegio preescolar local sin fines de lucro --y estamos en crecimiento! Nuestra misi--n es reunir a maestros, ni--os y sus familias para crear una experiencia educativa en la primera infancia sin igual. Georgetown Hill Early School ha estado sirviendo a las familias de Maryland con educaci--n preescolar, primaria y cuidado infantil desde 1980.--nete a Nosotros--Somos una comunidad inspiradora! Nos encanta brindar a nuestros educadores el espacio para utilizar nuestro curr--culo comprobado PLAN, mientras exploran su creatividad en el aula. Te invitamos a unirte a nuestra familia educativa en crecimiento y esperamos que encuentres una carrera gratificante y enriquecedora en nuestros colegios.Why You"ll Love Us:We"re pretty 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 InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer matchMedical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Flexible SchedulesPaid time off including Personal & Sick LeaveHoliday PayEmployee Discount on childcarePaid Planning TimePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerWe 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 Pay Range - based on credentials and years of applicable experience, we pay Assistant Teachers and Leads between $19 - $25 Aide positions are availableAbout the role: We are looking for just the right person for our bilingual preschool classes. Working with Twos, Threes, & Four-year-old little learners in our program designed to enhance language skills in both English and Spanish. In this supportive environment, our bilingual program is a wonderful way to introduce children to a second language of Spanish. Estamos buscando a la persona adecuada para nuestras clases biling--es de preescolar. Que trabajen con ni--os de 2, 3 y 4 a--os en un programa dise--ado para desarrollar sus habilidades ling----sticas tanto en ingl--s como en espa--ol. En este entorno de apoyo, nuestro programa biling--e es una excelente manera de introducir a los ni--os a un segundo idioma, el espa--ol.We are seeking Lead and Assistant Teachers to join our bilingual preschool daycare programs at the following locations:Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg - Tucked into the Montgomery Village community, serving upper Montgomery County Bethesda/Chevy Chase - Along Wisconsin Avenue in the heart of Bethesda (Metro Accessible)Montgomery Square - Conveniently located on Falls Road in Rockville, close to Interstate 270, Montrose Road, and Wootton Parkway.Greenwood/Hyattsville - Located in Hyattsville, right near PG Plaza (Metro Accessible)Potomac Village - Conveniently located minutes from the Beltway in the heart of Potomac Village, right on River Road.-- Las entrevistas se pueden realizar en Espa--ol e Ingles! --This position pays $19 - $25 based on educational credentials and years of experienceWhat you"ll do:Provide for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculumSupervision of preschool children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all studentsSupport the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroomDemonstrate effective leadership among the classroom teamDemonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and communityClassroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staffQualifications:The education/certification requirements for these positions for a Lead Teacher in our preschool program must have a minimum of a Bachelor"s Degree 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 strategiesStrong knowledge of MSDE regulationsA personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-temperedProficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skillsExtremely reliable in attendance and punctualityHighly organized and able to prioritize and multi-taskTeam-oriented and willing to work with othersPer 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:19 - 25 USD per hour(Apple Ridge)19 - 25 USD per hour(Greenwood)19 - 25 USD per hour(Montgomery Square)19 - 25 USD per hour(Potomac Village)19 - 25 USD per hour(Bethesda Chevy Chase)PI947149d50835-25660-37723557

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