What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Lead Teacher position at Washington Episcopal School?
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is accepting applications for a dynamic Lead Teacher in Early Childhood for the 2025-2026 school year.
The ideal candidate is engaging, patient, and adept at implementing innovative teaching methods. They should be an enthusiastic and creative early childhood teacher passionate about fostering a learning environment that sparks curiosity and wonder.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education (graduate preferred)
Minimum of two years of related teaching experience in an early childhood setting
Deep understanding of child development
A high level of energy and initiative
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
Provide a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment in which children can develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Create engaging and inclusive lesson plans that cater to a diverse range of learning needs
Implement effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Assess and document children’s progress
Communicate student progress with families through teacher-led conferences and report card writing
Update the classroom webpage with photos, links, and weekly newsletters
Engage with the Early Childhood Director, Learning Specialist, and homeroom teachers during weekly grade-level meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues by actively attending and engaging in faculty 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.
