Before and After School Program Teacher

Job Description Are you a big kid at heart? Are you looking for a flexible schedule that allows time in the day for the other things in life? We invite you to join our growing community of teachers where you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career within our non‑profit preschools. We are seeking experienced and professional Lead Teachers for our Before & After Care program for our K‑5th school‑age programs. This position will pay $22‑26/hour based on experience and credentials. Why You'll Love Us: We enjoy providing our School Age Lead Teachers with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers where you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with our schools. We offer the following benefits: Flexible Schedules Paid Planning Time Holiday Pay (10 paid holidays starting in 2025) Paid time off (PTO) including Personal & Sick Leave Health Insurance with an employer‑funded health reimbursement account (HRA) Dental and Vision Insurance Short‑Term Disability & Term Life Insurance 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Discount on childcare Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees and the families and children who put their trust in us. We are an equal‑opportunity employer that prides itself on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Georgetown Hill Early School is a non‑profit school that has been serving Maryland families’ preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980. Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Locations Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg – Serving upper Montgomery County, Germantown, Gaithersburg, and Goshen areas Darnestown – Just minutes from the Kentlands neighborhood and exciting Downtown Crown Bells Mill/Potomac – Located between Bells Mill Elementary School and Cabin John Middle School, near the Cabin John Shopping Center This position is full‑time with 30‑35 hours a week with scheduling needs of M‑F 7am‑10am and M‑F 2pm‑6pm. Your role will be to meet the needs of our K‑5th students who join us before and after school and on days when public schools are closed. What You Will Do Provide fun activities and experiences for children outside of their school requirements Transport elementary‑aged children to and from their public elementary school Provide educational support to elementary children via homework help and assistance with schoolwork Supervise children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students Demonstrate effective leadership among the before & after care team Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community Manage the before & after care program in a way that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive environment for all students and staff Requirements Our ideal candidate must have 1‑3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills: MSDE 45hr School Age certification Clean driving record Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and teaching methods Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool‑tempered Proficient technological skills to utilize various productivity tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi‑task Team‑oriented and willing to work with others Per 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. This job pays between $22‑$26/hr based on experience and credentials. #GH24 Compensation details: 22‑26 Hourly Wage #J-18808-Ljbffr