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

To apply:

Send a cover letter, Green Acres School Employment Application form (https://www.greenacres.org/uploaded/June_2025_Application_for_Employment_Fillable.pdf), resume, and statement of educational philosophy to employment@greenacres.org. All items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed to employment@greenacres.org or 301.881.4100.

• 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.   

About Green Acres School

Green Acres School was founded in 1934 by parents who wanted to develop in their children a love of learning, a sense of intrinsic motivation, and a deep commitment to social justice. Green Acres instills a strong set of academic, interpersonal, and leadership skills that will serve students well in high school, college, and into adulthood.

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