Director of Operations, MTCBC – Vancouver

Mtcbc Ami; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia (MTCBC) seeks a Director of Operations to provide executive leadership for the centre’s day-to-day operations. The role reports to the Board of Directors and leads a dedicated administrative team, shaping strategic priorities and organizational development.

The position emphasizes governance, program oversight, and community relations, with a transition plan featuring collaboration with the current director and a flexible 20-hour weekly schedule in

Qualifications

• University degree preferred.
• Three or more years of Montessori teaching experience.
• Business, school, or nonprofit administration experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Organizational Leadership.
• Programs, People & Compliance.
• Stakeholder & Community Relations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Organizational leadership

Stakeholder relations

People management

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

Director of Operations, MTCBC – Vancouver

August 18th, 2026

Director of Operations, Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia (MTCBC)

Established in 1982, the Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia (MTCBC) has proudly provided Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Teacher Training and Professional Development to domestic and international students pursuing AMI Montessori teaching certification.

As one of only two AMI training centres in Canada, MTCBC is a registered Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization committed to advancing Montessori education through high-quality teacher preparation, professional development, and community engagement.

The Opportunity

MTCBC is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Operations. Reporting directly to the MTCBC Board of Directors, the Director of Operations will provide executive leadership and oversight of the MTCBC, supported by a dedicated team of administrative personnel who carry out the Centre’s day-to-day administrative functions. The Director will provide direction, coordination, and accountability to the administrative team while focusing on the Centre’s strategic priorities, organizational development, and overall operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Organizational Leadership
• Programs, People & Compliance
• Stakeholder & Community Relations

The Director of Operations provides senior-level leadership to an established and respected Montessori teacher education organization and helps shape its continued growth and development.

Education

• University degree preferred
• Possesses a deep understanding of Montessori principles and philosophy

Work Experience

• Three or more years of experience as a Montessori teacher preferred
• Business, school, or non-profit administration experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience essential

Working Conditions

• Based in the Greater Vancouver Area, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular on-site presence in collaboration with MTCBC staff.
• Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate special events and key operational periods throughout the year.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into the role alongside the current Director of Operations, who will provide administrative support, guidance, and consultation during the transition period.

The Director of Operations provides senior-level leadership to an established and respected Montessori teacher education organization and helps shape its continued growth and development.