School Director

The role

You will lead the entire campus team as Head of School (School Director) at the Deerfield location. The role covers strategy, culture, the educational program, budget and staff hiring, with a focus on growing enrollment.

What you will do

• Develop a strategic plan for the campus
• Create a strong culture that embodies the organization's mission
• Build a strong community among staff, parents and children
• Ensure delivery of an exceptional program
• Ensure overall profitability targets are met, including managing the campus budget
• Work with the Assistant Head of School to meet enrollment targets
• Hire, support, develop and manage teaching staff

Required qualifications

• DCFS 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 tough decisions with limited information
• A passion for getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy

Nice to have

• Experience teaching within an 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
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in the network (children 3 months through 6 years old)
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child

Before you apply

• DCFS Director qualification is required

About the company

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who want to bring widespread change to education. It is committed to dramatically increasing the number of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs in the U.S. and around the globe.