Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is accepting applications for a dynamic Associate Teacher in Early Childhood for the 2025-2026 school year.

The ideal candidate for the Early Childhood associate teaching position should be passionate about working with young children, have a foundational understanding of child development, and be patient and nurturing.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• A high level of energy and initiative
• Strong communication and teamwork  skills

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, planning, and implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities
• Support the lead teacher in assessing and documenting children’s progress
• Attend weekly grade-level meetings with the Early Childhood Director, Learning Specialist, and School Counselor
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and department meetings

Washington Episcopal School (WES) is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.

WES provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment where all are valued and supported.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance

• The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution

• Funding for professional development
• 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable
• Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff
• 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff
• 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time.

Please use this link to apply:  

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0c2f3c9d-c117-4895-805d-28bd6884ee0f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=577295&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• A high level of energy and initiative
• Strong communication and teamwork  skills

About Washington Episcopal School

Founded in 1986, Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. WES believes that learning should be joyful, because academic excellence and happy children belong together. The School represents a diverse community, where the uniqueness of each member of the school is celebrated. WES develops children into kind, confident, and prepared young adults. Washington Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer.

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