The National Child Research Center (NCRC) seeks a Resource (Assistant) Teacher for a full-time position, working with 2-5 year olds, for the ******** school year.
About the Resource (Assistant) Teacher Role at NCRC
Resource Teachers at National Child Research Center (NCRC Preschool) provide support and collaborate with the directing (lead) teachers in the classroom, and participate in all aspects of school life. Resource teachers are also responsible for leading Later Gators, our extended-day program. Work hours may be
8:30am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm. This is a great entry-level position for those beginning careers in early childhood.
Qualifications:
*Committed to early childhood education and inclusion
*Required: a completed and current CDA credential, OR a minimum of an AA in any discipline.
Please attach a copy of your credential.
*Preferred: We prefer that candidates also have formal training in early childhood education. This is also a great opportunity for new graduates in early childhood who are eager to grow in a professional community.
*experience in play-based, emergent curriculum, a collaborative spirit, positive attitude, willingness to learn and develop as a professional!
Salary Range: (Depending on education and experience) $45,000 - $50,000 an academic year (end of August to June). Faculty are eligible for Pay Equity funding, if available, for 24-25 school year.
How to Apply
NCRC offers paid time off, benefits, and professional development opportunities. We operate on a 10-month, school-year calendar which includes paid school vacations: a week in November, two weeks in December/January, and a week in the spring.
Interested candidates should submit the NCRC Application for Employment ( a letter of interest, current resume, references, and statement of educational philosophy to Please list the position title (Resource Teacher) in the subject line of your email.
About National Child Research Center (NCRC Preschool)
Founded in 1928, NCRC is the oldest continuously operating preschool in the District of Columbia. NCRC provides a collaborative approach to preschool education in an environment that nurtures the whole child, fosters partnerships with families, and is committed to the inclusion of children with special needs. Located in the historic district of Cleveland Park, Washington DC, NCRC is home to a dynamic
professional learning community. We utilize an emergent, play-based curriculum and include children who have special needs or benefit from additional support. Our faculty includes a speech pathologist,
counselor, occupational therapist, and pedagogista who participate in all aspects of the program. The NCRC faculty, with the support of our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Community, works thoughtfully and intentionally towards equity; we seek and celebrate the diversity within and beyond our school.
About National Child Research Center (NCRC)
National Child Research Center (NCRC), is a co-ed independent preschool located in the historic district of Cleveland Park in Washington, DC. Founded in 1928, NCRC is the oldest continuously operating preschool in the District of Columbia, serving children age 2 through Pre-Kindergarten. NCRC's highly skilled faculty uses research-based best practices to lead children in a play-based, emergent curriculum, creating a uniquely enriching and nurturing environment for young children and their families. NCRC's Mission: National Child Research Center nurtures the whole child - socially, emotionally, and intellectually - toward a lifelong love of learning. Informed by current research and continuing education, NCRC's exceptional faculty guide each student's unique development through a play-based, child-centered curriculum in a diverse, family-focused community, with a commitment to the inclusion of children who benefit from additional supports and adaptations. NCRC is accredited by AIMS, and is a member of AISGW, AIMS, NAIS, NAEYC.For more information about our school, visit
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