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Preschool Director at Georgetown Hill Early School

Georgetown Hill Early School Rockville, MD

Job Description

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 to lead our new Wodley Gardens location in 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.

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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)

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Typical senior pay: $73k for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$73k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$37k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

-3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024