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 an engaging, creative, caring Assistant Teacher to join our extended day afternoon team for the 2026-2027 school year.
This is a part-time position. Hours are Monday-Friday from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
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, please send a cover letter and your resume to Lauren Hirt, Director of Early Childhood Education, at lhirt@bethelmc.org.