Montessori Director

Cadence Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition discount

401(k) with match

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Cadence Education's Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy in Houston, TX is seeking a Montessori Director to lead a multi-classroom program with a passion for early childhood education and strong leadership. The role requires compliance with licensing standards and Montessori training.

You will oversee curriculum implementation, family relations, staff development, and operations for full-time programs, with benefits including tuition discounts, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms.
• Compliance with state licensing standards at a director level, including background checks.
• Montessori training required.
• Education/experience within one of the stated combinations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of approved preschool curriculum and maintain quality educational programs.
• Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements and preschool policies.
• Practice effective communication with parents and foster a safe learning environment.
• Emphasizes student achievement and supports development and well-being of children.
• Lead marketing events and community relations.
• Recruit and hire staff and oversee performance appraisals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Montessori training

Compliance with licensing standards

Education standards knowledge

Background screening

Driver’s license

21+ years old

Corporate driving requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6+ months in group care

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree + 1 year supervisory + 2 years group care

Job description

Montessori Director

Houston, TX

We’re hiring immediately! Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Montessori Director to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff.

At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working Full Time at Cadence Education.

• Competitive compensation
• 100% childcare tuition discount
• NEW! 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
  • Paid time off that increases with seniority
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision options available
  • Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
  • Educational and professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid CDA

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

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Montessori Director Required Skills:

• Proven leadership experience at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs
• Compliance with state licensing standards at a director level, including but not limited to criminal background screening and fingerprinting
• Montessori training required
• Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in the group care of children – or –
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education – or –
  • Associate degree or equivalent combined with 1+ year in a supervisory position and 2+ years of experience in the group care of children
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations
• Strong knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company standards

Montessori Director Responsibilities:

Education and Curriculum

• The Director ensures successful implementation of approved preschool curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs
• Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and preschool policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and understanding National and State Education Standards and maintaining the school at a level exceeding these standards
• Practice effective counseling and advising of students and parents while fostering a safe learning environment
• Emphasizing student’s achievement and create an environment that nurtures and promotes children’s’ development and well-being
• Knowledge and experience in effective communication protocols
• Ensures environment maintains safe, organized, and meeting the high-quality standards of Cadence Education
• Knowledge and experience in team processes for advancing learning outcomes
• Participate in marketing events campaigns and community relations

Leadership and Managing Performance

• The Preschool Director upholds company standard and set the example by consistently modeling professional leadership, management and instructional skills while interacting with others. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions
• Clearly communicates preschool standards, guidelines, and preschool policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization
• Ability to train a staff of 20-40 and oversee the completion of performance appraisals, supervise the development of individualized goals for staff’s professional growth and development, as well as supervise the monitoring and evaluation of goal accomplishment
• Recruit and hire new staff

Financial Management

• Analyzes financial profit and loss results, customer satisfaction measures, and other key performance data to make the best decisions for the success of our preschool
• Manages preschool to achieve and exceed planned financial and enrollment targets
• Reviews and operates budget and demonstrates an understanding of the process
• Continually seeks ways to manage and reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or service; balances profitability with priorities related to staff and our children and families
• Can interact externally with current enrollment and prospect parents, external curriculum activities and vendors

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.