School Director

The role

The Head of School provides leadership to the entire campus team. You will develop strategic plans, manage the campus budget, and build community among staff, parents, and children.

What you will do

• Developing a strategic plan for the campus
• Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of our organization
• Building a strong community among staff, parents, and children
• Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program
• Ensuring overall profitability targets are met (including managing campus budget)
• Working with the Assistant Head of School to ensure enrollment targets are met
• Hiring, supporting, developing, and managing teaching staff

Required qualifications

• Director qualified
• Early childhood education leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture
• Strong leadership and the ability to make the tough decisions with limited information
• A passion for getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy

Nice to have

• Experience teaching within a early childhood education setting
• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• A competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network

Before you apply

• Join our talent pipeline and be considered for upcoming opportunities

About the company

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators committed to increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs. They believe in an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers.