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Kindergarten Teacher
Green Acres School
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Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: North Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$84,000
Salary Details:
Including benefits
Preferred Education:
Masters
Summary Description:
Green Acres School is seeking a full-time kindergarten teacher to join our dynamic staff community for the 2026–2027 school year. Our kindergarten 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
Qualifications:
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.
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.