Beth El Preschool (BEPS), part of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking to fill a Lead 2s Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year.? We are looking for an engaging, creative and caring Lead Teacher to join our faculty. This teacher will be the lead in a 5-day 2s class and will work with an assistant teacher. Hours are 8:45 am – 1:15 pm, Monday–Friday, plus at least one additional hour per week working in our afternoon Enrichment program.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a lead teacher in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting and/or a degree in early childhood education or a related field and/or the 90-hour course in ECE. Experience teaching grades K-2 in an elementary school setting or as a graduate student in an ECE related field will also be considered. The ideal candidate will be confident working with young children; knowledgeable about early childhood development; competent in planning developmentally appropriate activities; comfortable communicating appropriately with parents and colleagues; warm and nurturing with preschoolers; and able to both lead a classroom and work as part of a team.
In order to successfully perform the essential duties of this position, candidates must be able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, crouch and move around quickly. Candidates must also be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
?The starting salary for this position is $28,350 - $34,067 per year, depending on experience. Additional hours worked in our Enrichment program will be paid in addition to the base salary.
About BEPS:
Beth El Preschool is a warm, welcoming early childhood program, located near downtown Bethesda. We are a play based preschool that provides a nurturing, supportive environment for young children. Our classrooms allow for hands-on exploration, experimentation and discovery, while providing structure and guidance to our preschoolers. At BEPS we pride ourselves on creating meaningful connections, meeting each child where they are and infusing a love of Judaism into our preschool families' lives.
BEPS is a parent-cooperative preschool. Our parents are involved in their children's preschool experience, volunteering regularly in the classrooms and serving on active parent committees. Parents and teachers partner to best serve our children's needs and work together to create a dynamic and welcoming early childhood education program.
For more information or to apply for this position, please reach out to Lauren Hirt, Preschool Director, at [email protected].