Assistant Director

Guidepostmontessori; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive peer network

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Hillsboro is seeking an experienced leader for the Assistant Head of School role. You will help shape campus culture, drive enrollment, and oversee daily operations to support a high-quality Montessori program.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in early childhood education, strong communication skills, and proficiency with CRM systems. This on-site role offers professional development and growth opportunities within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading early childhood programs or schools.
• Ability to drive community outreach and enrollment actions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and billing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support campus culture aligned with organization mission.
• Plan and host community outreach events.
• Give tours to prospective families and convert leads.
• Drive enrollment through CRM-based lead management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations: billing, supplies, scheduling maintenance.
• Engage with parents to build community and resolve concerns.

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Enrollment management

Community engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

CRM proficiency

Initiative

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Billing software

Job description

Assistant Head of School Position

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Assistant Director (Assistant Head of School) at our Hillsboro location!

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators 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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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!

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Ongoing professional development
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• A competitive salary
• 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 to You If You Possess

• Step 9 or close to it in ORO
• 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 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.