The Part-Time 50% (20 hours per week) Kindergarten Assistant Teacher vacancy is for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. This role reports to the Head of Lower School and works closely with the kindergarten classroom teachers to plan and implement instruction to support the social, emotional and academic growth of kindergarten students. The ability to appreciate and work effectively across individual and cultural differences is essential. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers to prepare lesson plans following curriculum guidelines and requirements.
• Help prepare instructional materials and implement lessons in the classroom
• Support classroom guidelines and procedures to ensure a positive learning environment for all students
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops.
• Is dependable, patient and organized
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• A minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood classroom
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the developmental characteristics of young children
• Ability to communicate, motivate and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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