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Georgetown Hill Early School

Preschool Music Specialist - Part Time

Georgetown Hill Early School, North Potomac, Maryland, United States

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We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Part-Time Preschool Music Specialist to join our enrichment team! We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to bring joyful, engaging music experiences to our preschool learners.

Georgetown Hill is a local non‑profit preschool. Guided by our mission to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. We have been serving Maryland families since 1980.

Why You’ll Love Us We think we’re pretty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. Come and check us out!

We provide an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees, as well as the families and children who place their trust in us. We are not your average daycare; we are an equal‑opportunity employer that prides itself on hiring, training, and retaining a diverse community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Pay Range The Lead position pay is based on credentials and experience, starting at $25/hr.

Calling All Music Lovers! Details Position:

Music Specialist (Part‑Time)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM

Campuses:

Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg, Darnestown, North Potomac, and Greenwood/Hyattsville

As our new Music Specialist, you’ll:

Lead playful, engaging music enrichment sessions for preschool students

Introduce children to rhythm, instruments, songs, and creative movement

Spread positivity (and catchy tunes!) across our campuses

Partner with teachers to help make each classroom sing—literally

This role is

mornings only

(9:30 AM–1:00 PM), Monday–Friday, making it a great option for someone looking to add a creative specialty to their schedule. There may also be

opportunities to grow into a full‑time position .

Because you’ll be visiting multiple Georgetown Hill locations, you’ll need

reliable transportation

—and a playlist for the drive doesn’t hurt. Travel to the following locations is required:

Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg

– Tucked into the Montgomery Village neighborhoods, our campus serves upper Montgomery County; Germantown, Gaithersburg, Clarksburg, and Goshen areas.

Darnestown

– This beautiful campus is located right in the heart of Darnestown on Route 28, convenient to Gaithersburg, Germantown, Kentlands, and North Potomac.

North Potomac

– Our campus is just down from the intersection of Route 28 and Muddy Branch Road. Conveniently located close to RIO, Downtown Crown, Kentlands, and more.

Greenwood/Hyattsville

– Our campus is an approved private school and NAEYC‑accredited. Serving both federal employees and the surrounding community. Located next door to PG Plaza (Metro Accessible).

Who Will Love This Job

Teachers who light up when music starts playing

Anyone who enjoys working with preschoolers through playful, hands‑on experiences

Someone excited to be a “traveling specialist” across our GHES community

Educators looking for a flexible part‑time role with room to grow

Qualifications The minimum

requirements

for Music Specialists in our preschool program are the

MSDE 90hr Preschool Certification

or a

CDA with the preschool endorsement.

Our ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of experience teaching music to preschool children, and the following:

Proficiency in at least one instrument

Comfortable singing in front of groups of children and teachers

The ability to manage the physical demands of a preschool setting. This includes but is not limited to: sitting on the floor, getting up quickly from the floor, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching and lifting above your head, etc.

MSDE 90hr certification or CDA certification with Preschool endorsement preferred

Reliable transportation (this position requires local travel)

Understanding of the principles of child development and teaching methods

A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool‑temperated

Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality

Organized and able to prioritize and multi‑task

Team‑oriented and willing to work with others

Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations,

all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check

as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA‑security clearance through a government background screening.

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