Montessori Pedagogy & Practice Director

Accounts NextGen; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accounts NextGen is seeking a seasoned Montessori trainer and educational leader to scale Montessori practice across multiple centres in Melbourne. You will design, deliver and refine trainer programs, mentor centre leaders and drive educator growth through the LMS.

You will lead the translation of Montessori theory into practical, classroom-ready coaching and digital resources, ensuring alignment with EYLF, NQS and Australian early childhood education standards.

Qualifications

• A recognised Montessori qualification/certification relevant to early childhood education.
• At least 4–5 years of hands-on Montessori teaching and practice experience.
• Deep knowledge of Montessori philosophy, materials, presentations, environments and developmental principles.
• Demonstrated experience training, coaching or mentoring educators.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS.
• Strong communication, facilitation and content development skills.
• Confidence working across multiple centres and with multidisciplinary teams.
• An interest in integrating STEM and technology into Montessori education without compromising Montessori
• Experience as Montessori Trainer, Lead Guide, Educational Leader or Pedagogical Leader will be highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain consistent Montessori pedagogical standards across all Nextgen Montessori centres.
• Guide Educational Leaders and educators in authentic Montessori philosophy, environments, materials, presentations, observation and individualized learning.
• Conduct regular centre observations, identify gaps in practice and provide practical coaching and guidance.
• Ensure Montessori principles are effectively aligned with the EYLF, NQS and Australian early childhood education.
• Support new centres in establishing high-quality Montessori environments and practices.
• Develop and deliver structured Montessori training for Educational Leaders, Room Leaders and educators.
• Mentor Educational Leaders to become confident Montessori leaders within their own centres.
• Conduct workshops, practical demonstrations, coaching sessions and ongoing professional development.
• Support educators from non-Montessori backgrounds to progressively develop their knowledge, confidence and practical skills.
• Lead and take ownership of Nextgen Montessori's in-house Montessori Learning Management System (LMS) for
• Develop and continuously improve Montessori training modules, learning resources, assessments, videos and
• Work closely with our IT and LMS development team to translate pedagogical requirements into engaging digital learning experiences.
• Ensure LMS content remains current, practical and aligned with Nextgen Montessori's standards.
• Use the LMS to support consistent Montessori training, induction and ongoing professional development across all

Connaissances

Montessori training

Coaching & mentoring

Staff development

EYLF/NQS knowledge

Formation

Montessori qualification

Outils

LMS

IT collaboration

Description du poste

Accounts NextGen is seeking a seasoned Montessori trainer and educational leader to scale Montessori practice across multiple centres in Melbourne. You will design, deliver and refine trainer programs, mentor centre leaders and drive educator growth through the LMS.

You will lead the translation of Montessori theory into practical, classroom-ready coaching and digital resources, ensuring alignment with EYLF, NQS and Australian early childhood education standards.