Infant & Toddler Preschool Teachers
Do you light up around babies? Do you find joy in a giggle, a first wobbly step, or a tiny hand wrapping around your finger? If you love creating a warm, nurturing space where little ones can thrive, we want you on our team!
We're a local non-profit preschool on the rise - and we mean that literally; we're growing! Since 1980 , our mission has been simple: bring teachers, children, and families together to create the best early childhood experience around. We've been doing it for over 45 years, and we're just getting started.
Spoiler alert: we're not your average daycare
Here, you get real creative freedom in the classroom, backed by our proven PLAN curriculum . Think structure and spontaneity - a place where your ideas matter and your growth is part of the plan.
Here's what's in it for you:
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid planning time (yes, really!)
- Employer-subsidized medical insurance
- Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability & term life insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
We're proud to be an inclusive workplace where every teacher, family, and child feels like they belong. We're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team.
Pay: $19-$23/hour, based on credentials and experience.
The Role
We're opening brand-new rooms in our Infant program and looking for teachers to help us fill them with love, learning, and laughter. Pick the campus that feels like home:
- Bethesda United Methodist Church / Bethesda - Our beautiful new campus on Old Georgetown Road, close to Suburban Hospital and NIH
- Potomac Village / Potomac - In the heart of Potomac, near Falls & River Roads (bus access via the 2T or )
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase / Bethesda - Downtown Bethesda off Wisconsin Avenue, walking distance to Bethesda Metro
- Build strong, trusting bonds with infants ages 6 weeks-12 months, supporting their growth every step of the way
- Create a safe, secure, and loving environment where babies feel cared for and confident
- Nurture each child's physical, social-emotional, and developmental needs
- Lead by example within your classroom team
- Communicate warmly and effectively with children, families, colleagues, and the community
- Keep the classroom running smoothly with consistent, positive, and safe routines
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- MSDE 90hr Infant/Toddler Certification or CDA Certification with Infant/Toddler Endorsement (required)
- A solid grasp of child development principles and instructional strategies
- Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
- A warm, friendly, unflappable personality (babies can tell!)
- Comfort with everyday tech tools like Microsoft Office (a plus)
- Great communication and writing skills
- Reliability you can set a clock to
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle a few things at once
- A team-first mindset
One more thing: 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 obtain GSA security clearance through a government background screening.
Ready to make a difference in a baby's world, one day at a time? Apply today!
The pay range for this role is:
19 - 23 USD per hour(Bethesda)
19 - 23 USD per hour(Bethesda Chevy Chase)
19 - 23 USD per hour(Potomac Village)
Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage
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