Preschool Assistant Director

Georgetown Hill Early School is growing! We are heading into this school year with an amazing team of educators. With two new schools opening, we're looking to grow our team.

We have served Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980. Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience.

Our teachers are known for their warmth, creativity, dedication, and experience. Our non-profit school continues to thrive because teachers bring their unique strengths and endless energy to our classrooms each day. 

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. We invite you to join our growing community and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.

We offer the following benefits:

• Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match
• Holiday Pay -10 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) including Personal & Sick Leave
• Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Discount on childcare
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees and the families and children who put their trust in us. We are an equal-opportunity employer that prides ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

About the role:

We are looking for dynamic and experienced leaders to join our growing teams in Bethesda and Hyattsville, Maryland. Professional and qualified Assistant Directors with a passion for Early Childhood Education and who have preschool or daycare experience are invited to apply.

• Bethesda/Chevy Chase - In the heart of downtown Bethesda, within walking distance of the Bethesda Metro (metro accessible), you'll find our multi-level campus right off of Wisconsin Ave.
• Greenwood/Hyattsville - NAEYC (National Association of the Education of Young Children) accredited, and an approved private school, serving families of federal employees and the community. Conveniently located next door to PG Plaza in a growing and revitalizing community

Full-time positions starting at $55,000 with the necessary credentials and experience

What you'll do:

• Provide effective leadership to a team of teachers for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
• Supervision of preschool children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Maintain NAEYC and MSDE Office of Child Care compliance 
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community
• Marketing and growing your campus enrollment

Qualifications:

The Director candidate will possess a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Additionally, an MSDE 90-hour Preschool Certification or a CDA with th