Before & Aftercare Lead Teacher

Georgetown Hill; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid planning time

401(k) with employer match

PSLF eligible

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Georgetown Hill Early School in Potomac, MD is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Before & After Care Program serving K–5th Grade. You design age-appropriate curriculum, support children's growth, and keep a safe, engaging classroom.

Minimum qualifications include MSDE 90-hour School-Age Certification or a CDA with School-Age Endorsement and at least 3 years of relevant experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MSDE 90-hour certification or CDA with School-Age Endorsement required.
• Ideal candidates have 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative, age-appropriate curriculum for K–5.
• Support physical, emotional, and developmental growth of each child.
• Keep the classroom safe, energetic, and engaging.
• Build relationships with kids, families, and fellow teachers.
• Model warmth and curiosity for students and staff.

Education

MSDE 90-hour School-Age Certification

CDA with School-Age Endorsement

Job description

Lead Teacher — Before & After Care Program, K–5th Grade

Be the Best Part of a Kid's School Day

Think back to the teacher who made you excited to show up — the one who made recess plans feel like the highlight of the week. That's the energy we're looking for. If you love helping school-age kids laugh, learn, and unwind between the bell and pickup, we want you on our team!

Who We Are

Georgetown Hill Early School has been a cornerstone of Maryland family life since 1980. We're a non-profit on a mission to bring teachers, children, and families together for an early childhood experience that's genuinely unsurpassed — not just good-on-paper, but felt every single day.

We're not your average daycare. We hire, train, and celebrate a diverse team of educators who show up for kids and for each other.

Why You'll Actually Love It Here

• Paid planning time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Real opportunities for professional growth

Pay Range

Role

Pay

Lead Teacher

$21–$25/hr

$19–$21/hr

Based on credentials and experience.

What You'll Do Every Day

• Design and deliver creative, age-appropriate curriculum for K–5
• Champion the physical, emotional, and developmental growth of each child
• Keep the classroom safe, energetic, and genuinely fun
• Build real relationships with kids, families, and fellow teachers
• Lead by example — model the warmth and curiosity you want to see

What You Bring

Minimum qualification: MSDE 90-hour School-Age Certification, or a CDA with School-Age Endorsement.

Ideal candidates also bring 3 years of relevant experience, plus:

• Strong understanding of child development and instructional strategies
• Knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A warm, friendly, and cool-tempered presence
• Solid communication skills — verbal and written
• Rock-solid reliability and punctuality
• Highly organized, able to juggle priorities and multitask
• A true team player who genuinely enjoys working with others

About the Campus

• Bells Mill/Potomac — Nestled in a quiet neighborhood between Cabin John Middle and Bells Mill Elementary Schools. Our first free-standing campus to open, and serving Potomac families for years
• Apple Ridge/Montgomery Village — Situated next to the recreation center on Apple Ridge Road, and serving families in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, Laytonsville, and Clarksburg

All offers are contingent on passing MD state and federal background checks. Federal campus applicants also require GSA security clearance. Georgetown Hill Early School is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.