Floating School Admin

The role

You will partner with Heads of School to oversee daily campus operations across a region. This role involves covering maternity leave or staffing gaps, supporting enrollment, and managing school operations.

What you will do

• Partner with Heads of School to oversee daily campus operations
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families
• Guide families through school tours and the admissions process
• Support enrollment growth by managing inquiries and following up in CRM
• Foster a positive, collaborative staff culture through coaching and support
• Resolve parent concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Coordinate community events and outreach
• Oversee operational needs such as vendor scheduling, supply orders, and billing support

Required qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in an early childhood education or school setting
• Experience as a School Director, Assistant Director, Principal, Program Director, or similar leadership role
• Proven ability to lead confidently with minimal direction
• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience supporting admissions, enrollment, or customer service
• Comfortable using technology, CRM systems, and administrative software
• Collaborative leadership style with a solutions-focused mindset
• Passion for supporting children, educators, and families

Nice to have

• Director Qualified in Early Childhood Education
• Experience leading a preschool, Montessori, childcare, or private school
• Familiarity with Montessori education
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Knowledge of billing or school management software
• Strong connections within the local community or experience supporting community outreach initiatives

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact without carrying sole responsibility for a campus
• Collaborative leadership partnership with an experienced Head of School
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization

About the company

Guidepost Montessori is a mission-driven organization with more than 60 schools across the United States. They aim to expand access to authentic Montessori education.