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Preschool Director

Georgetown Hill Early School, Frederick, MD, United States


Preschool Campus Director — Join Us as We Grow We’re growing—and we’re growing leaders! With the opening of a new, large campus, Georgetown Hill Early School is excited to expand its leadership team. We are now hiring Campus Directors for two centers:

Hood College Lab School/Frederick – Our campus is nestled just blocks from historic downtown Frederick, and operated jointly with Hood College. Our Lab School serves the Frederick community while developing new teachers. Conveniently located on campus, and minutes from Route 15

Woodley Gardens/Rockville – OPENING 9/2026 – A totally new build for us, replacing the beloved campus that we lost in 2019. This campus is right off of Interstate 270, close to Montgomery College, and historic Rockville.

For

45 years , Georgetown Hill has served Maryland families as a mission-driven, non-profit early childhood education organization. Our schools are known for their heart, creativity, and commitment to joyful, high‑quality learning—and we’re just getting started.

If you’re a confident, experienced early childhood leader ready to build community, inspire teams, and shape exceptional learning environments, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Us We believe great leaders deserve trust, support, and room to grow. At Georgetown Hill, you’ll have the freedom to lead using our proven P.L.A.N. curriculum while bringing your own creativity, leadership style, and vision to your campus. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven organization that truly invests in its people.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive bonus program

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Employer‑subsidized medical insurance

Voluntary dental, vision, short‑term disability, and term life insurance

Pre‑tax spending accounts

401(k) with employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Company‑supplied assets and tools

Our Commitment to Inclusion Georgetown Hill Early School is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where employees, children, and families feel valued and respected. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

About the Role As a Campus Director, you’ll serve as the heart of your school—supporting teachers, partnering with families, and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for every child. We are seeking highly experienced, passionate Preschool Campus Directors to lead our new Rockville school. This is a full‑time leadership role, starting at

$70,000+ , commensurate with credentials and experience.

This role is full‑time, starting at$70,000, with the necessary credentials and years of experience leading preschools.

What You’ll Do

Lead, coach, and inspire a team of early childhood educators

Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of all children

Maintain compliance with

MSDE Office of Child Care

regulations and

NAEYC

standards

Foster strong, positive relationships with families, staff, and the broader community

Support enrollment growth and promote your campus within the community

Manage campus operations, staffing, and budgeting with confidence and care

What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

MSDE 90‑Hour Preschool Certification or CDA with Preschool Endorsement (as required)

Ideal Experience & Skills

5+ years of leadership experience in early childhood education

Experience leading a campus serving

150–200 children

Strong knowledge of child development and instructional best practices

Proven ability to lead teams with warmth, professionalism, and consistency

Financial and operational management experience, including budgeting

In‑depth knowledge of

MSDE regulations

and

NAEYC Accreditation

Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and education‑related technology tools

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.

The pay range for this role is: 70,000 - 90,000 USD per year (Woodley Gardens) 65,000 - 75,000 USD per year (Hood College)

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