Educare DC serves over 350 children from birth to five years old, along with their families, through its advanced center and community initiatives. Building on the foundations of Early Head Start and Head Start and accredited by NAEYC, Educare DC fosters school readiness by offering high-quality, comprehensive early learning programs for children who have historically been underserved due to systemic racism, helping to close the opportunity gap often faced by low-income communities. Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare Learning Network, which serves as a platform for broader change by promoting high-quality programs in various communities, influencing public policies at both national and state levels, and demonstrating a comprehensive, research-informed approach to early childhood education.
Join our strong team that is passionate about children and values each person’s unique contributions. Teach in our state-of-the art facilities that are custom-built for young children. Educare DC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
It is the philosophy of Educare DC that human capital is our greatest resource. Therefore, wage transparency, equitable compensation and market competitiveness are core organizational principles that we are committed to and have embedded into our practices. Read more about the Educare DC Compensation Philosophy here.
Why join Educare DC?
- EQUITABLE COMPENSATION: Educare DC is proud to participate in the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, which has established minimum salary requirements for all eligible early childhood educators.
- LEARN & GROW: Educare DC offers professional development opportunities for all employees through personalized coaching and mentorship, dedicated professional development days, workshops, seminars and conferences. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) reimburses staff for eligible classes related to their job.
- HEALTH & WELLNESS: Educare DC offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible staff, and more. We also support the mental health and wellness of our staff through a partnership with the Wellbeing in School Environments (WISE) Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Through this partnership we provide staff with wellness sessions and individual support to uplift the social/emotional wellbeing of our teaching staff, support staff, and entire school environment.
- HOLISTIC BENEFITS: Retirement accounts with company match and available enrollment slots for the children of Educare DC staff.
Through our comprehensive services and community initiatives, our team is ensuring that all young children and their families have access to the necessary tools to thrive. Our interventions increase the probability of our students excelling from infancy to kindergarten and beyond. Please view our current open positions to see how you can contribute to the Educare DC community.