Pre Primary School Co-Teacher (Parental Leave) September 1, 2026–February 1, 2027 (2’s and 3’s)

Lowell School, a progressive school of approximately 300 students in Northwest Washington, DC, seeks a Pre-Primary School (2s and 3s) Co-Teacher  to cover Parental Leave from September 1, 2026–February 1, 2027. This position reports to the Director of Pre-Primary School and is a member of the Pre-Primary School Division.

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Minimum of 1–3 years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and the needs of Early Childhood learners (2’s and 3’s)
• Experience designing and facilitating emergent, play-based, project-based, and inquiry-driven curriculum
• Familiarity with early literacy, math, and social-emotional learning foundations
• Commitment to building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Ability to create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports curiosity, independence, and collaboration
• Experience with Responsive Classroom, Reggio Emilia, Project-Based Learning (PBL), or other progressive educational approaches preferred
• Strong observation, documentation, and reflection skills to support individualized learning and growth
• Flexibility, creativity, and collaboration as part of a teaching team
• Wholehearted support of the mission and core values of the school

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a warm, inclusive classroom community where each child feels seen, valued, and respected
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based, and inquiry-driven learning experiences
• Observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning, growth, and interests to guide curriculum planning
• Support children’s social-emotional development, relationship-building, and growing independence
• Create meaningful project-based and emergent curriculum based on children’s questions, ideas, and curiosities
• Foster creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and exploration through hands-on learning
• Communicate regularly with families about their child’s growth and classroom experiences
• Partner with families to support each child’s learning and development
• Collaborate with co-teachers, specialists, and administrators to support the whole child and strengthen the classroom community
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to move throughout school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency
• Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods and actively engage in classroom activities

Expected Salary Range:

• $55,000–68,000
• Lowell School offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Candidates interested in applying should email a cover letter, resume, and 2–3 letters of reference to Nathalie Šviedrys, Director of Pre-Primary, at employment@lowellschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Lowell School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.