Floating School Admin

The role

The Floating School Leader works across several schools in the Chicago area. This person partners with school and regional leadership to provide support during vacancies, leaves, or periods of high need.

What you will do

• Leading or co-leading assigned schools during leadership vacancies, leaves, absences, or periods of high need
• Making sure each school stays in licensing compliance
• Building and sustaining a strong campus culture
• Managing day-to-day operations including billing, supply ordering, maintenance scheduling, and staff scheduling
• Supporting enrollment by giving tours, following up with prospective families, and managing leads in CRM
• Building relationships with parents and resolving concerns
• Supporting and coaching staff and newer leaders
• Helping with special projects, events, and transitions across the region

Required qualifications

• DCFS Director qualified
• Leadership or management experience
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel between schools in the {XYZ} area, sometimes with short notice
• Flexibility to adapt to different schools, teams, and schedules
• Affinity for connecting with people and building relationships quickly
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on results
• Facility with computer systems
• A high degree of personal initiative

Nice to have

• Experience as a Director, Assistant Director, Program Director, or Admissions/Administrative lead at a preschool or school
• Experience supporting or overseeing multiple sites
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification
• Experience working with Salesforce/CRM and billing software
• Knowledge of the local community that will inform marketing efforts

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development
• A network of supportive peers and mentors
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network

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.