GFS Core Responsibilities

Our faculty work to support academic programs and prepare the students in and out of the classroom to thrive in a complex, changing world. Their work inspires students to be authentic, brave, compassionate, curious, and spirited as they approach learning and leading with passion and purpose.

• Support and promote the mission and philosophy of Garrison Forest School

• Take responsibility for being a role model by maintaining an environment that fosters respect among students and colleagues

• Project a professional demeanor in conduct, speech, and dress

• Establish clear and appropriate developmental goals

• Demonstrate effective planning skills

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of curriculum and child development

• Participate in professional development

• Correlate lesson/unit planning and developmental assessments with designated curriculum

• Tailor instruction to individual needs 
• Appropriately assess, document, and communicate learner performance by following assessing and reporting guidelines

• Communicate with students and families in an effective and developmentally appropriate manner

• Create a secure and stimulating environment in which students grow in both autonomy and the ability to work and interact together
• Create and maintain a positive atmosphere that teaches and models respect, kindness, and honesty with students, parents, and colleagues

• Keep appropriate records of each child’s progress and notable behaviors and use those records to assess academic, emotional, physical, and social needs and strengths

• Develop and sustain relationships with parents to support each student's well-being

• Plan, document and implement clear and developmentally appropriate academic, social, emotional, and physical goals for each student

• Promote anti-bias approaches through the creation of respectful and affirming learning environments and experiences
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and orderly learning environment, keeping equipment and materials in good condition, arranging the classroom attractively, and keeping storage areas clean and organized
• Supervise and support interns, volunteers, substitutes, and Developmental Psychology students as needed
• Attend meetings and relevant parent meetings and contribute in positive and meaningful ways to those meetings

• Participate in the Admission process as needed

• Possess strong communication skills, a patient and thorough understanding of child development, and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues

• Assume other related duties when requested by administrators

• Work alongside the Administrative team to build a meaningful learning experience for students

Daycare Specific Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate the curriculum and each child’s progress to parents and guardians, record attendance, notes and photos daily on the Procare app, write weekly newsletters, participate in formal and informal parent conferences
• Contribute to the life of the school by becoming involved in school activities
• Remain in compliance on all Office of Child Care regulations

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education desirable
• All COMAR Staff Requirements for a Lead Preschool Teacher must be completed
• Prior experience working with infants and toddlers in a daycare setting
• GFS seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community is essential.

Pay Range: $44,000-$47,000. Salary commensurate with experience.

About Garrison Forest School

Garrison Forest School is an independent, college preparatory, girls’ day and boarding school with a co-educational preschool located in Owings Mills, Maryland, minutes northwest of Baltimore City. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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