The Lower School program at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School utilizes a co-teacher model in all preschool classrooms. The Preschool I Teachers hold equal responsibility for the education and welfare of all students ages 2 to 3 years old, including parent communication, lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and development of classroom routines and protocols.  Applicants must have a keen understanding of the developmental needs of young students, show a willingness to work independently, flexibly, and collaboratively with other disciplines, and actively embrace the educational philosophy that underlies the school. This is a salaried, benefits-eligible, full-time position for the 2026-27 school year beginning August 19, 2026. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:

 

 

- Curriculum & Planning: Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning objectives that align with school standards and foster a culture of inquiry and discovery.

 

- Environment Design: Maintain an engaging, dynamic indoor and outdoor learning environment, including classroom displays that highlight student growth and instructional goals.

 

- Resource Management: Manage classroom materials and budget responsibly to support daily operations.

 

- Holistic Growth: Support social-emotional development through positive guidance, relationship-building, and a variety of sensory-based experiences.

 

- Progress Monitoring: Utilize observation, documentation, and formal screenings to maintain accurate records of student development and inform future instruction.

 

- Family Partnership: Maintain professional, regular communication with parents via weekly updates, formal written reports, and conferences.

 

- Team Synergy: Collaborate with grade-level colleagues in weekly planning sessions to share resources and coordinate curriculum.

 

- Division Involvement: Actively participate in weekly division meetings, monthly faculty meetings, and requested school functions.

 

- Professional Growth: Commit to ongoing professional development to remain current in child development research and best practices.

 

- School Stewardship: Uphold the school’s Episcopal identity and traditions while performing essential supervisory duties (lunch, recess, and carpool).

 

 

Required:

 

Minimum of 90 credit hours in child development or related field

Sound understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and child development

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team.

 

Preferred:

 

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Minimum of three years of teaching experience with young children

 

Compensation is contingent upon experience.

 

Minimum Annual Salary: $55,000   

Maximum Annual Salary: $65,000

 

We encourage interested candidates to find out more about the school by visiting www.saes.org.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, current resume, desired salary range, and three references to:

 

Jordan Love

Head of Lower School

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

8804 Postoak Road

Potomac, MD 20854