Assistant Director

Montessori Unlimited; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Unlimited, Sugar Land, TX, is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee daily operations at our Montessori school. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and a caring, educational environment for children and families.

Ideal candidates will bring prior leadership experience in licensed childcare, a High School diploma, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, positive workplace that supports the growth and development of both children and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school operates in compliance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things daily.
• Promote the company’s positive image and strengthen its role as a provider of choice in the communities we serve.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, as we guide young learners toward the future, so they become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and able leaders.

Our Assistant Directors are:

• Accountable! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Responsible! Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents.
• Creative! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
• Positive! Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve.
• Team-oriented! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Dedicated! Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have previous leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care-a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals, we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to make a strong, lasting, positive impact on children? Then join Montessori Unlimited, where we know our best asset is our people. We’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that exceeds expectations. That means competitive compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it’s simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and develop difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.