Assistant Teacher, Preschool

Berman Hebrew Academy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Berman Hebrew Academy Preschool is seeking an assistant teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting our Preschool program by working across classrooms to ensure continuity of care and instruction for children ages 2-5, fostering a nurturing and collaborative environment.

Candidates should be creative, flexible, and eager for professional growth, with supervisory experience and familiarity with licensing requirements; the position may require working at various times

Qualifications

• Experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.
• Fluent English; native Hebrew speakers favored.
• Willingness to work across multiple classrooms as needed.
• Candidate should be creative, flexible, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children inside and outside, including playground and grounds.
• Attend to social, emotional and physical needs of children.
• Care for the physical environment and support the curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with Maryland state licensing regulations and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Fluent English

Native Hebrew

Early childhood experience

Education

90 hour Early Childhood Certificate or Maryland Credentialing Level 3

Job description

August 3, 2026

Berman Hebrew Academy Preschool is seeking an assistant teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position provides support across our Preschool program, working in different classrooms throughout the school as needed, to ensure continuity of care and instruction. Candidates should be creative and flexible, and enjoy nurturing young children, ages 2-5, in a variety of classroom settings. They value working collaboratively with colleagues and are interested in professional growth.

Primary responsibilities will include: supervision of the children inside and outside, in the playground and grounds of the school; care of the children’s social, emotional and physical needs; care of the physical environment; classroom management; support of the curriculum; compliance with Maryland state licensing regulations; attendance at staff meetings and required training sessions, scheduled during and outside of normal working hours.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• 90 hour Early Childhood Certificate or Maryland Credentialing Level 3, or working toward one of them.
• Fluent, or nearly fluent, English language speaker
• Native Hebrew language speaker
• Previous experience in an early childhood setting

Salary range is $25,486-$35,082 (based on experience).

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