Summary Description:

Green Acres School is seeking a full-time assistant early childhood teacher to join our dynamic staff community for the 2026–2027 school year.  The assistant teacher works in collaboration with the pre-k, kindergarten, and specials teachers to implement a program that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child in the program.  This teacher will support in addressing multiple needs within lively classroom atmospheres.  

Responsibilities:

• Build positive, nurturing relationships with students
• Assist teachers in preparing and facilitating classroom activities
• Engage students in small groups or one-on-one during homecorner, choice time, and outdoor play
• Accompany  homecorner groups to specials and support specials teachers as needed

• Support with daily routines and maintenance 
• Support teachers with snack and lunch in accordance with OCC regulations 
• Help children dress for outside play and changing after accidents as needed
• Set up for rest time
• Support daily clean-up and maintenance of classroom and outdoor materials
• Work with teachers to create and maintain classroom documentation and displays

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs (must be able to lift children on/off swings, help with climbing on outdoor equipment, etc.)
• Fulfillment of all OCC teacher training, licensing, and background requirements 

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 is required; an advanced degree is preferred. 
• Previous experience relevant to this position.
• A sincere love of working with children and a love of teaching.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset.

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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