Part-Time Preschool Teacher

Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: PT.PS.26
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


The Upper Marlboro Community Center is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dependable Part - Time Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. If you have a passion for working with young children and creating a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment, we encourage you to apply!


For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George's County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at View email address on click.appcast.io

Examples of Important Duties

• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities.
• Foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Follow all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and meet Maryland childcare licensing requirements.

Preferred

• 90-Hour Child Care Certification
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Act as a role model by displaying positive and courteous behaviors that children will admire and want to emulate
• Maintain awareness of children's needs
• Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, for self and others
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR (infant/child and adult), or able to become so certified within 60 days of hire (current certifications must be maintained throughout employment)
• Occasionally lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more

Supplemental Information

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Weekends: May vary based on program and community center needs.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Classroom-based early childhood education setting.
• May include indoor and outdoor activities.
• Position involves frequent interaction and engagement with preschool-aged children.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a favorable background check and fulfillment of all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or View phone number on click.appcast.io. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION


2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES


The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.


Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees
Health Insurance Plans
You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.

If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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Do you have reliable transportation?

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Do you have experience planning activities and/or events for preschool-agedchildren? If yes, please provide an example.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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