Floating School Admin

The role

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

• 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 by building exceptional schools.