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Green Acres School is seeking a full-time assistant early childhoodteacher 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
To apply:
Send a cover letter, Green Acres School Employment Application form (https://www.greenacres.org/uploaded/June_2025_Application_for_Employment_Fillable.pdf), 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.
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.
Founded in 1934, Green Acres School is one of the country’s leading progressive schools. Serving approximately 200 students in grades PK-8, the school occupies a 15-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. Our school focuses on the development of the whole child through an academically challenging program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Green Acres School offers a collegial work environment, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package. Multiple buildings serve Lower School (PK-4) and Middle School (5-8) students; we value the outdoors for ourselves and for our students. Strong understanding of child development is essential for Green Acres teachers. An advanced degree in addition to significant experience with best practices in progressive education is strongly preferred.