Join Our Team

Are you creative, joyful, energetic, and nurturing? Join our warm and vibrant community at Temple Sinai Nursery School (TSNS), where we believe in the magic of childhood and the power of play! Temple Sinai Nursery School, a NAEYC accredited, Reggio-inspired, play-based program in Upper Northwest DC is seeking experienced educators to join our faculty for the 2025-2026 school year! 

At TSNS, teachers work together to facilitate a culture of collaboration, curiosity, wonder, community, and joy. We offer a vibrant learning environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years, focused first and foremost on supporting social-emotional development and learning through hands-on exploration and play. Our faculty is the heart of our program, shaping an exciting array of experiences for learning and growth, fostering the development of deep friendships, and forging trusting connections between home and school. 

Temple Sinai Nursery School offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  

We are looking for teachers who: 

• Are fascinated with young children’s ideas and find joy in their play 

• Establish positive, trusting relationships with families 

• Attend to the safety of children at all times 

• Have excellent observational and communication skills 

• Work as part of a teaching team and remain calm under pressure 

• Display a growth mindset, incorporating feedback to grow as professionals 

• Possess strong planning and organizational skills 

• Are committed to professionalism, and treat children, family members, and colleagues with dignity and respect 

• Other nursery school duties as may be assigned 

Qualified applicants for Teaching positions will have an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (minimum of 12 semester hours in early childhood); at least two years of experience working in a preschool setting; an interest in learning more about the Reggio Approach; and a desire to work in a warm Reform Jewish community (but do not need to identify as Jewish).   

Benefits may include: 

• 401(k) 

• Dental insurance 

• Temple Sinai employee membership discount 

• Flexible schedule 

• Flexible spending account 

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Parental leave 

• Professional development assistance 

• Vision insurance 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and letter of interest to TSNS Director, Melanie Douglass, at .