Assistant Director

Guidepost Montessori; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an experienced Assistant Director for its Chicago area school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to building community. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, community outreach, and supporting families, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive network.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

100% tuition discount for two children

Career growth and promotion opportunities

Supportive peers and mentors

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in early childhood education.
• Familiarity with the Montessori method preferred.
• Experience with school administration and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a strong school culture.
• Plan and host community outreach events.
• Drive the enrollment process.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Connecting with people

Initiative

Education

Director Credential for early childhood center

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Assistant Director (Assistant Head of School) in the Chicago, Illinois area!

Guidepost Montessori is a community ofeducators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents.To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe!

The Assistant Head of School Position:

The Assistant Head of School works closely with the Head of School to ensure that the school provides a high-quality learning experience for children, exceptional customer service to parents, and a supportive, collaborative work environment for staff.The ideal Assistant Head of School willlove building community, working with parents, and leadingcommunity outreach initiatives.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the creation of a strong culture on campus that embodies the mission of our organization
• Planning and hosting community outreach events
• Giving tours to prospective families, and converting leads to enrolled families
• Driving the enrollment process (managing leads utilizing a CRM system)
• Managing general, day-to-day operations for the school: billing, supply ordering, scheduling maintenance
• Interfacing with parents to build community, answer questions, and resolve any concerns that may arise

What we offer:

• 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
• 100% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child

We'd love to talk to you if you possess:

• Early childhood education leadership experience
• An affinity for connecting with people
• 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

We'd prefer you over other candidates if you have:

• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
• 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 effort

Guidepost Montessori is a project of Higher Ground Education. You can learn more about our mission by visitinghttp://tohigherground.com/

Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.

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