Employment Opportunities
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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.
Open Positions
We are currently seeking to fill several positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Job descriptions are below and information about applying for these positions is at the bottom of this page.
Lead Twos Teacher
We are seeking an engaging, creative and caring Lead Teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. 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 would be paid in addition to the base salary.
Aftercare Staff/Afternoon Assistant Teacher
We are seeking 1-2 engaging, responsible and caring Aftercare Staff/Assistant Teachers to join our staff for the 2025-2026 school year. These staff positions will assist in our extended day program, working with children ages 2-5. Hours are 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday–Friday.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children in a school, camp or childcare setting. Coursework in early childhood or elementary education is a plus, as is a degree in a related field and/or the 90-hour course in Early Childhood Education.
The ideal candidate will be confident working with young children; knowledgeable about early childhood development; able to take direction and work as part of a team; comfortable communicating appropriately with children and colleagues; and be enthusiastic about providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children.
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 pay rate for this position is $25 per hour.
To Apply
To apply for a position at BEPS, please send a cover letter stating your specific job interest and your resume to Lauren Hirt, Preschool Director, at laurenhbeps@gmail.com.