Founding Montessori Director: Launch & Lead a New School

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Luminaries Montessori is launching in the Nashville area and seeks a dynamic leader to guide the school's educational vision and daily operations. You will build culture, uphold Montessori fidelity, recruit and develop staff, manage enrollment, and ensure licensing compliance as the founders' partner in growing the program.

You will lead a team of ~25 staff, oversee budgets, and drive a positive family experience while expanding classrooms and future schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Montessori credential (AMS / AMI / MACTE) and/or Montessori school leadership experience preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership or school-management experience preferred.
• Experience leading a large school or child care center (150+ children) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach, and retain a high-performing teaching team.
• Ensure authentic Montessori implementation across every classroom.
• Set the vision for each classroom's prepared environment with appropriate materials.
• Support, mentor, and evaluate teachers and staff; lead professional development.
• Own enrollment, family relationships, tours, and community presence.
• Manage daily operations, schedules, ratios, and health & safety.
• Steward the annual budget, financial oversight, and vendor relationships.
• Lead Tennessee DHS licensing and ongoing compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring

Staff development

Budget oversight

Montessori leadership

Enrollment management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Montessori credential (AMS / AMI / MACTE) or leadership experience

Job description

Little Luminaries Montessori is launching in the Nashville area and seeks a dynamic leader to guide the school's educational vision and daily operations. You will build culture, uphold Montessori fidelity, recruit and develop staff, manage enrollment, and ensure licensing compliance as the founders' partner in growing the program.

You will lead a team of ~25 staff, oversee budgets, and drive a positive family experience while expanding classrooms and future schools.