Strong organizational skills with a focus on results
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to foster a warm team culture
Strong leadership skills for decision-making
Passion for Montessori pedagogy
Responsibilities
Develop a strategic plan for the campus
Create a culture that embodies the organization's mission
Build a strong community among staff, parents, and children
Ensure delivery of an exceptional educational program
Meet overall profitability targets and manage the campus budget
Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School to achieve enrollment targets
Hire, support, develop, and manage teaching staff
Benefits
Ongoing professional development
Supportive network of peers and mentors
Career growth and promotion opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
75% tuition discount for two children
Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program
Full Job Description
We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Head of School (Montessori Director) in the Evanston area!
The Head of School Position
We are looking for a leader who shares our passion for the Montessori method and has the talent and perseverance required to quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. As the Head of School, you'll be responsible for providing leadership to the entire campus team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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
What we offer:
Ongoing professional development
A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
Career growth and promotion opportunities
A competitive salary of $80,000-93,000 + bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
75% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network (we serve 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
We'd love to talk with you if you possess:
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
We will prefer you over other candidates if you 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
About Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is a network of Montessori schools in the United States. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California. Guidepost Montessori operates over 50 schools across the country, serving children from infancy through elementary school. The company's mission is to provide high-quality Montessori education to children and families across the United States. Guidepost Montessori's curriculum is based on the Montessori method, which emphasizes hands-on learning, self-directed activity, and collaborative play. The company's schools are designed to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children to learn and grow.
