Associate Director of Admission (Pre-K-1)
Fall 2026
THE POSITION
This 10-month position involves significant and varied responsibilities within an integrated Pre-K-Grade 12 admission program. The ability to articulate philosophy and programs is essential; therefore, the position requires some elementary teaching and/or admission experience. Key qualifications include strong personal, organizational, and writing skills.
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.
We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.
We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
The Associate Director of Admission, Grades Pre-K through 1, reports directly to the Director of Admission. This person also works closely with the whole Admission team in planning and implementing a comprehensive range of admission activities, including parent interviews and tours, enrollment management, applicant assessments, and a range of outreach events. While the admission staff work collaboratively in these broad areas of responsibility, the Associate Director of Admission, Grades Pre-K-1, will take on primary responsibility for applicants for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1.
ABOUT THE ADMISSION OFFICE
The Admission Office at Park includes the Director of Admission, Director of Enrollment Management and Tuition Assistance, Associate Director of Admission Grades 6-8, Assistant Director of Admission (Grades 2-5) and Tuition Assistance, and Admission Administrative Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Admission, each Admission Assistant Director and Associate Director works closely with their admission committees (which include the division principal and faculty members) in review of applications, parent interviews, and evaluation of applicants. For tuition assistance, the Admission Directors partner closely with the Director of Tuition Assistance. A volunteer network of students, faculty, parents, alumni, and trustees is actively involved in supporting the admission effort at Park.
In its approach to admission, Park emphasizes the educational role of admission personnel in articulating the school’s philosophy and programs. Individual attention to parents and applicants is a hallmark of our admission process. Therefore, much of the Associate Director’s time is devoted to one-on-one tours and interviews with parents and individual assessment of applicants. This position oversees at least six or more weekend Primary Level assessment events in the winter. In addition, Park is actively committed to outreach efforts to build a more diverse pool of applicants; the Admission staff supports a variety of Park-initiated and collaborative outreach efforts. Admission Team events include school-wide, division-wide, as well as grade-specific weekend and evening events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum Bachelor’s degree is required;
- Commitment to an ambitious, educationally-centered definition of the Admission Office’s role as central to promoting understanding of the school’s philosophy and programs, and achievement of the institution’s diversity goals;
- Orientation compatible with a progressive educational philosophy;
- A strong background in elementary education that includes some teaching experience and/or 3+ years of school admission work is required;
- Experience with Primary Level assessment tools is a plus;
- A disciplined self-starter with the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize, while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
- Strong relationship builder within a variety of group settings, from students to faculty to administration;
- Exhibits professionalism and enthusiasm to work with the public and to collaborate effectively with admission staff and the network of parents, students, trustees, and alumni who support admission efforts;
- Ability to understand and interpret admission data and report on grade level goals and current trends;
- Experience navigating diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as aligned with Park’s Mission Statement;
- Candidates who are from diverse backgrounds and/or who have experience in cultural competency work are strongly encouraged to apply.
We welcome candidates without previous experience in independent schools.
SALARY
Park’s job requirements differ, with some positions requiring no experience, while others require years of expertise. Our salary range is from $51,500 to $82,500 and is based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, full-or part-time status, and schedule. If selected for the role, your salary will be determined by your experience and qualifications. Our compensation package also includes a number of benefits.
BENEFITS
Park’s benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are also available. Employees receive disability and parental leave, along with paid time off. Other resources include an Employee Assistance Program, a Computer Buying Program, and various wellness initiatives. Additionally, the school offers the following distinctive programs:
- Faculty and Curricular Advancement (FACA) Program: A $5.6 million endowed program, established in 1989, supports summer professional development work by faculty. This program provides full salary and benefits for work on group or individual projects. Approximately 40% of Park faculty participate in FACA projects each summer. Projects are selected through a formal, competitive review process.
- Tuition Remission: Under current policy, employees who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. (Employee children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, employees may apply for Park School’s need-based tuition assistance program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, personal statement, résumé, and completed employment application (found here) via email or US mail. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.
CONTACT
Priscilla Morales, Associate Head of School
The Park School
2425 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
[email protected]
The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.
