Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours/5 days per week); 10 months FLSA status:

Exempt Supervisor:

Lower School Head Salary:

$50,000-$65,000 based on experience

Summary:

Green Acres School is seeking a full-time assistant early childhood teacher to join our dynamic staff community for the 2026-2027 school year. The assistant teacher works in collaboration with the pre-k, kindergarten, and specials teachers to implement a program that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child in the program. This teacher will support in addressing multiple needs within lively classroom atmospheres.

Responsibilities:

Build positive, nurturing relationships with students Assist teachers in preparing and facilitating classroom activities Engage students in small groups or one-on-one during homecorner, choice time, and outdoor play Accompany homecorner groups to specials and support specials teachers as needed Support with daily routines and maintenance Support teachers with snack and lunch in accordance with OCC regulations Help children dress for outside play and changing after accidents as needed Set up for rest time Support daily clean-up and maintenance of classroom and outdoor materials Work with teachers to create and maintain classroom documentation and displays Ability to lift up to 25lbs (must be able to lift children on/off swings, help with climbing on outdoor equipment, etc.) Fulfillment of all OCC teacher training, licensing, and background requirements

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred Previous experience relevant to this position A sincere love of working with children and a love of teaching Curiosity and a growth mindset.

To apply:

Send a cover letter, employment application, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to employment@greenacres.org. All items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed to employment@greenacres.org or 301.881.4100. Green Acres School does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; gender identity and expression; pregnancy; national, ethnic or ancestral origin; age; marital status; sexual orientation; disability; genetic information; or military service in the administration of its education, admissions, employment, and financial aid policies, and all school-administered programs. Green Acres School will reasonably accommodate an individual's physical or mental disability as required by law. Green Acres School will also reasonably accommodate an individual's religious obligations as required by law. Further information relating to reasonable accommodation is available from the Head's Office.