Posted: 19-May-26
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000
Required Education:
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is accepting applications for a joyful, energetic, and reflective Associate Teacher in Early Childhood for the 2026-2027 school year.
The ideal candidate for the Early Childhood Associate Teaching position should be passionate about working with young children, possess a foundational understanding of child development, and be patient and nurturing.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- A high level of energy and initiative
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing, planning, and implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities
- Support the lead teacher in assessing and documenting children’s progress
- Attend weekly grade-level meetings with the Early Childhood Director, Learning Specialist, and School Counselor
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and department meetings
- Engage in reflective practice and professional learning opportunities to grow as an early childhood educator.
Washington Episcopal School (WES) is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence in a joyful learning environment, developing students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
WES offers competitive wages and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment where all are valued and supported.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000
- Excellent health insurance
- The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Funding for professional development
- 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable
- Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff
- 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff
- 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees
Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time.
Please use the following link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0c2f3c9d-c117-4895-805d-28bd6884ee0f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=618669&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Washington Episcopal School is welcoming and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
