McLean School·Montgomery County, Maryland
The teacher will manage a kindergarten homeroom, crafting lessons that meet the academic needs of students through differentiated instruction. They are responsible for assessing student strengths and challenges while fostering a love of learning through play and curiosity.
McLean School seeks applications for a Lower School Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher, beginning August 2026.
McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for the full-time position in Lower School starting August 2026.
For 70 years, McLean School has been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction.
Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and ones with mild to moderate learning challenges.
We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge but never defining students by them.
The teacher will have an appreciation for students with mild to moderate learning challenges and seek to build self-confidence in our students.
This position requires a dynamic educator with vision and patience.
Most importantly, they will subscribe to McLean School’s Core Values, our Mission, and our Philosophy, and will seek passionately to uphold and promote them.
Early childhood educators recognize that play is the work of young children and they should build on children’s natural curiosity to promote a love of learning.
The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in Education and experience working with students with learning challenges, including dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, organizational issues, and gifted students.
As a Lower School Teacher at McLean School, the teacher plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our students, skillfully assessing their strengths and areas of challenge to craft lessons that meet their academic needs.
Creativity, flexibility, and strong communication skills are a necessity.
McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact the Director of Executive Support & Recruitment, Robin Speller.
The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Education and possesses experience working with students who have learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety. Applicants must demonstrate vision, patience, and a commitment to the school's core values and mission.
Market context
In Maryland, classroom teacher roles for infant/toddler and preschool settings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in licensed early learning programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for Maryland-qualified candidates with a clean background check, and prefer a CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework plus prior experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your qualifications and availability before applying.
