Preschool Assistant Teacher

Potomacglendayschool; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac Glen Day School is seeking an energetic Preschool Assistant Teacher to support lead educators in Maryland. This role involves developing lesson plans, facilitating activities for young children, and ensuring a nurturing educational environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child development and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Monthly Insurance Stipend

Paid Christmas and Easter Breaks

Continuing Education

Yearly Bonuses

Supportive Environment

401K

Qualifications

• Experience teaching young children and solid understanding of child development.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in developing and delivering lesson plans.
• Facilitate activities for children including songs and games.
• Attend all staff meetings and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Child Development Knowledge

Job description

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Job Overview

Potomac Glen Day School in Potomac, Maryland is seeking energetic Assistant Teachers to join our team of dedicated educators for the 2025-26 school year. Potomac Glen Day School staff embody the values of academic success, an inclusive and authentic community, and strong character building. Our ideal candidate is an inspiring and nurturing teacher who develops students’ inquiring minds and compassionate hearts.

Job Overview

Potomac Glen Day School in Potomac, Maryland is seeking energetic Assistant Teachers to join our team of dedicated educators for the 2025-26 school year. Potomac Glen Day School staff embody the values of academic success, an inclusive and authentic community, and strong character building. Our ideal candidate is an inspiring and nurturing teacher who develops students’ inquiring minds and compassionate hearts.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist the lead teacher in developing and delivering lesson plans that align with developmental milestones and PGDS Standards.
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
• Assist classroom teacher in managing classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
• Provide basic needs for children.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Assists classroom teacher to observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social and physical development.
• Attend all staff meetings, team meetings and teacher duties as required
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic concerns.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience teaching young children and solid understanding of child development.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Wages.
• Monthly Insurance Stipend.
• Paid Christmas and Easter Breaks.
• Continuing Education.
• Yearly Bonuses.
• Supportive Environment.
• 401K.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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