Summary Description:

Green Acres School is seeking a full-time early childhood teacher to join our dynamic staff community for the 2026–2027 school year. Our early childhood teachers provide an academic program that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands the needs of young children. The candidate will join a developmentally based, experiential program that is cognitively challenging and responsive to individual children’s interests and needs. The ability to work as a collaborative team member is an essential skill for this position. Teachers work together to provide a comprehensive program of individual, small group, and full-class activities. Outdoor learning and free play are integral components of the program. Additionally, specialists collaborate with core teachers to integrate PE, science, creative movement, music, and art into the overall learning experience. 

Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Develop a positive relationship with each child
• Develop, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate program activities aligned with progressive practices

• Work with children in large and small groups or one-on-one during homecorner, choice time, and outdoor play
• Assess children’s development for progress reporting and monitoring
• Communicate with families about curriculum and individual children via weekly newsletters, as well as progress reports, family meetings, and conferences
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and committees

Leadership: 

• Models professionalism in the classroom and amongst colleagues and families
• Positively represents the Green Acres community 
• Is collaborative and models lifelong learning

Additional Responsibilities (as appropriate): 

• Committees 
• School functions, such as: admission open houses; plays and sporting events; Back-to-School Night, etc. 
• In-service attendance and teacher training 
• Supervise and engage with students before school, during lunch, recess, and rest time

To apply:

Send a cover letter, Green Acres School Employment Application form, 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 in early childhood education or other relevant subject is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• A background in curricular and pedagogical innovation and classroom teaching experience relevant to this position
• Curiosity and a growth mindset
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff, both verbally and in written communications 
• Preferred: Experience working in a collaborative team
• Good health and ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Teachers need to 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 

About Green Acres School

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.

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