Lower School Corner Teacher; Pre-k

Lower School Home Corner Teacher (Pre-k –
4)

Location:

Green Acres School | North Bethesda, MD

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Green Acres School’s lower school teachers provide an academic program that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child in the program. The teacher will demonstrate the ability to guide a student-centered classroom environment with positive learning experiences, differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of students, and foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills. The teacher possesses the know-how to assess, develop, and extend children’s skills through a rich, engaging, developmentally appropriate hands‑on program.

The teacher also possesses an effective repertoire of classroom management skills. Our teachers work with students from a variety of backgrounds who possess a range of abilities and learning styles. Lower school teachers collaborate with others; therefore, this individual must be able to work effectively with colleagues and parents.

Teaching:

• Maintains a safe and respectful learning environment
• Responsible for differentiating effective and purposeful lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learning styles
• Stays current with the GA program and practices
• Effective communication with parents
• Conferencing as needed with parents
• Maintain student documentation and write narrative based report cards two times a year

• Models professionalism in the classroom and amongst colleagues
• Positively represents the GA community
• Models conflict resolution at all levels
• Models respect and responsibility

• School functions, such as:
  Admissions Open Houses, Plays and
  -Sporting Events;
  Back to School Information Night, etc.
• In-service attendance and teacher training
• Supervise during assigned duty times: i.e. before school, during lunch, recess, and after school

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A background in curricular and pedagogical innovation and classroom teaching experience relevant to this position.
• A sincere love of working with children, a passion for all core academic subjects, and a love of teaching.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset.
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction.
• Experience integrating technology into the curriculum in a way that is consistent with progressive practices.

Based on experience $60,000 – $84,000

Send a cover letter, including grade level of interest, Green Acres School Employment Application form, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to employment . All three items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed toemployment or .

Founded in 1934, Green Acres School is one of the country’s leading progressive schools. Serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre‑k–8, the school occupies a 15‑acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. Our school focuses on the development of the whole child through an academically challenging program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Green Acres School offers a collegial work environment, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package.

Multiple buildings serve Lower School (Pre‑k–4) and Middle School (5–8) students; we value the outdoors for ourselves and for our students. Strong understanding of child development is essential for Green Acres teachers. An advanced degree in addition to significant experience with best practices in progressive education is strongly preferred.

Together, we are empowering exceptional education.