Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Overview

Potomac Glen Day School in Potomac, Maryland is seeking energetic Assistant Teachers to join our team of dedicated educators for the 2025-26 school year.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist the lead teacher in developing and delivering lesson plans that align with developmental milestones and PGDS Standards.
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
• Aid classroom teacher in managing classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
• Provide basic needs for children.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Assists classroom teacher to observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social and physical development.
• Attend all staff meetings, team meetings and teacher duties as required.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic concerns.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching young children and solid understanding of child development.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check.