Floating Early Education Administrator

Guidepost Montessori; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive peer network and mentoring

Career growth and promotions

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition discount for two children

Contribute to high-quality educational

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a strong people leader to join our team as Floating Administrator, providing leadership to campuses during transitions and offering hands-on support to grow enrollment and retain great staff. You will build a high-quality educational program across classrooms, while maintaining a focus on family engagement and consistent Montessori practice.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, culture-building, staff development, and ensuring an exceptional experience for

Qualifications

• Experience leading early childhood education programs or schools.
• Strong organizational skills with detail-orientation and results focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build warm, benevolent team culture and lead through transitions.
• Knowledge of Montessori pedagogy and commitment to education quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop campus strategic plan and oversee implementation.
• Foster a culture aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Build community among staff, parents, and children.
• Ensure delivery of an exceptional program across campuses.

Skills

Director qualifications

Early childhood education leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Decision making under uncertainty

Montessori pedagogy

Education

Montessori certification

Job description

We’re growing and looking for strong people leaders to join our growing team of passionate school leaders!

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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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

The Head of School Position

We are looking for a leader who shares our passion for the Montessori method and has the talent and perseverance required to quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. As Floating Administrator, you’ll be responsible for providing leadership to campuses at times where they may be in transition or need additional hands-on support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a strategic plan for the campus
• Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of our organization
• Building a strong community among staff, parents, and children
• Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program

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

We’d love to talk with you if you possess:

• Director Qualifications
• Early childhood education leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture
• Strong leadership and the ability to make the tough decisions with limited information
• A passion for getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy

We will prefer you over other candidates if you have:

• Experience teaching within a early childhood education setting
• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification

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.