Join Our Classroom Crew!Now Hiring: Bilingual (English-Spanish) Lead Teachers Buscamos maestros bilingües! We're Georgetown Hill Early School, and we're growing our bilingual program - which means we need nurturing, energetic, endlessly patient educators fluent in both English and Spanish to join our teaching team. If that's you, we'd love to meet you!
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 () - so we know a thing or two about what makes a classroom feel like home.
Why You'll Love It HereWe 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.
- 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
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 -Bilingual Lead TeacherYou're the heartbeat of the . You'll design engaging days using our P.L.A.N. curriculum - woven with English-Spanish programming - build real relationships with your students, and set the tone for a safe, joyful, well-run room where kids grow up bilingual from day one.
What you'll do:
- Plan and lead daily activities using our P.L.A.N. curriculum, incorporating English-Spanish instruction
- Build strong, trusting bonds with students and their families
- Own classroom management - creating a consistent, positive environment for kids and staff alike
- Support each child's physical, social-emotional, and developmental growth
- Communicate clearly and warmly with families, colleagues, and your community - in English and Spanish
You'll bring:
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- 3-5 years of relevant classroom experience
- A bachelor's degree is required (preferably in the field of education). You may also need an MSDE 90hr Preschool Certificate or CDA Certification with Preschool Endorsement (minimum)
- Solid grasp of child development principles and instructional strategies
- Working knowledge of MSDE regulations
- A warm, friendly, unflappable demeanor is a must
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliability you could set a clock to
Where You'll Work - In the heart of Potomac, this multi-level campus has so many hidden treasures: outdoor classroom, art studio, enrichment center, and more.
Good to KnowPer 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 - in two languages? We'd love to meet you.
The pay range for this role is:18 - 25 USD per hour(Potomac Village)
Compensation details: 18-25 Hourly Wage
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