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What is the difference between Early Learning Assistant vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectEarly Learning AssistantPreschool Teacher
CredentialsChildcare or early childhood education certifications, sometimes high school diplomaEarly childhood education degree or certification, often required
Work EnvironmentChildcare centers, preschools, daycare facilitiesPreschools, early childhood education centers, private or public schools
Employer & IndustryChildcare providers, daycare centers, early learning programsPreschools, early childhood education institutions, public school districts
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Early Learning Assistants support young children in early childhood settings, focusing on basic care and developmental activities. Preschool Teachers typically have more formal education credentials and lead structured learning activities. While both roles work in early childhood environments, Preschool Teachers often have greater responsibilities in curriculum planning and instruction.

What are the main duties and responsibilities of an early learning assistant?

An early learning assistant supports preschool or early elementary children by helping with classroom activities, supervising children, and assisting teachers with lesson preparation. They ensure a safe, engaging environment and may help with basic caregiving tasks, often requiring good communication skills and patience. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean classroom and supporting children's social and emotional development.

What does an early learning assistant do?

An early learning assistant supports preschool or early elementary students by helping with classroom activities, supervising children, and assisting teachers with lesson preparation. They often work in educational settings such as preschools or daycare centers and may need basic certifications or background checks. Their role focuses on fostering a safe, engaging environment for young children's development.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Early Learning Assistant jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Early Learning Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Early Learning Assistant job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Floater Teacher - Early Learning - Edgemoor

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Wonders Early Learning + Extended Dayexternal

$18 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Why Work for Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day?
Play isn't just fun, It's fundamental! Children need playtime, it is crucial for healthy development. Children learn about the world by exploring ideas, manipulating objects, investigating creative materials, and problem-solving with others. Using imagination and creativity, children take on new roles and test new concepts. Wonders teachers use observation and planning to create learning experiences that are intentional and provide meaningful context for children to practice skills and express ideas.
Join the Wonders family of caring, dedicated, and fun educators!
About Wonders
Our Mission - To cultivate curiosity, resilience, and social responsibility in children by fostering high-quality, nurturing, and inclusive educational communities led by skilled professionals
Since our inception in 1976, our goal has been to provide non-profit, quality child care to working families. Over the years, we have grown from a single center in the basement of All Saint's Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland to multiple accredited early learning, extended day, and summer camp programs across the DC Metropolitan Region.
Our programs support today's workforce, while growing the workforce of tomorrow.
Benefits & Compensation
Our benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, winter break, medical with HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, critical illness, accident insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Wonders tuition discounts, and professional development training. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type status.
We provide paid pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, medical exams, & drug screens as well as paid New Hire Orientation.
Wonders values its educators and leaders and we invest in our workforce by prioritizing compensation and nurturing meaningful careers. Our educators are regularly engaged in efforts towards continuous improvement in their skills and knowledge in the classroom. Approximately 80% of our annual budget is directed to staff compensation.
Job Summary
The Early Learning Floater Teacher plays a dynamic role at Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in providing quality services in our ECE programs. They work with our team of teachers to help create a developmentally appropriate learning environment that stimulates, nurtures and leads children's social, emotional, physical and academic growth.
The Floater Teacher plays a vital part in keeping our centers running smoothly. The Floater Teacher must be extremely flexible as day-to-day schedules and responsibilities may change depending on where help is needed. This position has many responsibilities that include assisting the Lead and Assistant Teacher, preparing materials for classroom activities, cleaning and organizing after activities, and preparing lunch and snacks for the classroom.
The Floater Teacher, as part of a team, implements Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policies, procedures and practices in an organized and thorough manner. Teamwork is a critical component of the Floater Teacher position. Teaching teams meet regularly with other staff and Program Director to develop programs that follow the Wonders Early Learning Curriculum and promote the Wonders philosophy and ideals.
Essential Functions
  • Participate in implementing developmentally appropriate program based on Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day philosophy and mission statement
  • Demonstrate sensitivity and support of different cultural backgrounds of the children in the facility's care through interactions and program activities with children and families
  • Demonstrate understanding of typical and atypical development of infant to five-year-old children. Consult with team, Program Director, parents and other childcare professionals to help develop and follow behavior strategies designed for individual children with atypical and disruptive behaviors
  • Participate in planning with Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher
  • Participate in regular meetings with your Program Director, staff and team
  • Maintain open communication with Head Teacher regarding children, families and team members
  • Share teaching responsibilities with all staff members and provide clear and objective feedback
  • Plan and participate in special events for children and families to build community partnerships
  • Ensure that all spaces used by the program are: physically and emotionally safe / interesting and engaging for children / clean and organized
  • Reflect and support the lives and work of the children present
  • Introduce children to the diversity of our society
  • Support behavior management strategies based on Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policy, with staff members and Program Director
  • Establish and nurture partnership with families
  • Communicate with families on a regular basis to: inform them of classroom curriculum and activities and solicit information about their child's development and family events
  • Participate in accreditation and re-accreditation processes for your site
  • Become familiar with and follow all Maryland child care licensing regulations
  • Attend a minimum of 18 hours of MSDE/OCC approved staff training yearly
  • Maintain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification
  • Assist with toilet training and diapering as needed
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, healthy and friendly classroom environment following NAEYC guidelines
  • Recognize and report signs of illness, child abuse and safety hazard to appropriate authorities
  • Follow NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct
  • Become familiar with and abide by all Wonders Child Care policies, including those in the staff handbook, parent handbook and terms of employment.
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies
  • Creative, nurturing, and fun
  • Dependable and detail oriented
  • People oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Innovative - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting.
  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. BA or AA in Education or related field is preferred.
  • Coursework in approved early childhood and/or school-age child development and curriculum planning are a plus.
  • CPR and First Aid certification a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Are you worried you don't meet all of our qualifications for this position? We still encourage you to apply!

Additional Information
Job Type: Part-time / Benefits
Program Length: School Year (26 - 27)
Work Schedule: 1:00p to 6:00p
Work Location: Edgemoor - 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

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