Preschool Teacher (Bolton Hill Nursery)
McElroy Search & Strategy
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary
$18 - $23 / HOUR
Quick overview
The role involves teaching at an early childhood education center, focusing on creativity, discovery, community, and joy through play as the central vehicle for learning. Teachers are expected to engage physically with children, including lifting and navigating various environments.
Requirements summary
Candidates should ideally have over 3 years of experience in a preschool or licensed childcare setting and possess high cultural competency. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and while the Maryland 90-Hour Child Care Certification is a plus, the employer will fund obtaining it within the first six months if necessary.
Job description
About the Role
Do you believe that early childhood is a time for creativity, discovery, community and joy? Do you love children, and believe in play as the central vehicle for early childhood learning? If so, consider applying to become a Teacher at Bolton Hill Nursery, an early childhood education center (preschool) in midtown Baltimore.
Bolton Hill Nursery [https://www.boltonhillnursery.org/] (BHN) is hiring full-time TEACHERS for the 2026 summer and 2026-2027 school year, starting immediately.
Candidate Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in a preschool or licensed childcare environment (preferred).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Certification: Current Maryland 90-Hour Child Care Certification is a plus. If not currently held, BHN will pay for you to obtain this certificate within your first six months.
- Mindset: High cultural competency and a desire to be a lifelong learner.
- Physical
- Requirements: Ability to engage in physical activity with children, including lifting up to 40 lbs, sitting on the floor, and navigating stairs/playground environments.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience/MSDE credentials).
- Benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Retirement Plan with an employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid lunch breaks
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave
- 50% tuition remission for staff children
Application Instructions
- Please apply by submitting the following documents to our hiring portal:
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
- Respond to two short application questions
- Finalists will be selected for a three stage interview process, culminating in a visit to the school for a half-day working interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bolton Hill Nursery (BHN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Lunch Breaks
- Retirement Plan With An Employer Match