Preschool Teacher: Growth, Flexible Schedule & Benefits

The Learning Experience; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is hiring a qualified Preschool Teacher to lead daily routines in a licensed early childhood classroom. You will guide learning through the LEAP Curriculum, create engaging activities, and support preschoolers in building confidence, independence, and social skills.

You will collaborate with teachers and center leadership, communicate with families, maintain records, and ensure a safe, organized learning environment while meeting Maryland licensing

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland requirements to serve as a qualified Preschool Teacher.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous professional preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Dependable, nurturing, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Ability to meet all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Preschool classroom.
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create engaging activities supporting early literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage independence, communication, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive guidance.
• Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation.
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with classroom support teachers and center leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment.
• Follow Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / related credentials

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD
Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

Love working with preschoolers and helping them get ready for kindergarten?

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is hiring a caring, creative, and qualified Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team!

We're looking for an educator who enjoys bringing learning to life through hands-on activities, building meaningful relationships with children, and creating a classroom where preschoolers feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.

Candidates must meet Maryland's Preschool Teacher qualification requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily classroom activities and routines for preschool-aged children
  
  
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons
  
  
• Encourage early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development
  
  
• Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and purposeful play
  
  
• Help children develop independence, confidence, problem-solving skills, and positive friendships
  
  
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and use positive behavior guidance
  
  
• Observe developmental milestones and maintain required classroom documentation
  
  
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
  
  
• Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership
  
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
  
  
• Follow Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care requirements for a qualified Preschool Teacher
  
  
• High school diploma or GED required
  
  
• Previous professional preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood education experience preferred
  
  
• Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, or related credentials are a plus
  
  
• Understanding of preschool development, classroom management, and positive guidance
  
  
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  
  
• Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
  
  
• Must meet all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements
  
  

What We Offer

• $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  
  
• Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
  
  
• Paid training and professional development
  
  
• Employee childcare discount
  
  
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
  
  
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  
  

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need for kindergarten and beyond!

If you're a qualified Preschool Teacher who loves making learning fun, we'd love to meet you.

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.