What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Associate Teacher position at Washington Episcopal School?
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is accepting applications for a dynamic Associate Teacher in Early Childhood for the 2025-2026 school year.
The ideal candidate for the Early Childhood associate teaching position should be passionate about working with young children, have 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
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 within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
WES provides a competitive wage 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.
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000
