Director of Daycare

Garrison Forest School seeks a Director of Daycare to begin August 1, 2025. The Director has the responsibility of the daily operations of the Daycare as well as planning, implementing, and maintaining a credentialed daycare program for the Garrison Forest Community. The Director of Daycare reports directly to the Head of Early Childhood Education. The annual salary range for this position is $57,000-$62,000 based on years of experience and education level; the exact compensation will be discussed during the hiring process. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the academic, social, and emotional life of the Daycare students including oversight of curriculum, student records and scheduling
• Work to ensure a smooth and warm onboarding experience for families
• Supervise, direct and support the Daycare faculty and staff
• Work closely with the Head of Early Childhood Education for screening and hiring potential Daycare faculty and staff
• Schedule and carry out professional development of Daycare faculty and staff through meetings, workshops etc.
• Maintain a warm, nurturing environment for all students, families, faculty and staff involved with the Daycare
• Convey to parents and faculty the philosophy and goals of the Daycare as outlined in the Daycare Parent Handbook
• Engage and communicate with Daycare families on a regular basis
• Assist in developing and supervising Daycare budgets and the care and upkeep of the Daycare building, grounds, and equipment
• Oversee daily operations of the Daycare program, including budget, enrollment, maintaining licensure, curriculum, and teacher observations
• Ensure that the Daycare program meets all requirements necessary to maintain licensing from the State of Maryland
• Assist with staffing and facility needs including maintaining teacher and substitute schedules and filling in when needed
• Oversee all new employees with center orientation
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred
• Must be able to meet the State of Maryland, OCC and other licensing regulatory agencies’ requirements
• Minimum of five years experience working in an Early Childhood setting
• Experience supervising others and building and maintaining a team of professionals
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other leaders throughout the school community
• Deep understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and milestones for infants and toddlers
• Flexible, warm, caring, nurturing personality with an enthusiasm for working with infants, toddlers and their families
• Physically able to work with young children (bending, stooping, walking, lifting etc.)
• GFS seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices. Demonstrated ability working in a diverse community is essential.

School Overview:
Garrison Forest School is an independent, nonsectarian college-preparatory girls' day and boarding school in Baltimore County, Maryland with an elementary, middle and high school program, a coed preschool, and a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12. Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills, Garrison Forest offers a program with a wealth of opportunities in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics. Confident, creative and compassionate, GFS students are encouraged to be fully engaged as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices within a spirited and joyful environment.

Candidates should support the Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Respect of Garrison Forest School. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or disability in its employment policies and other school-administered programs. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About 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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