Montessori Early Childhood Director

American Montessori Society Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Stephen's Episcopal School seeks a dedicated Head of Early Childhood to lead Montessori programming for Orientation and Primary levels, joining the School Leadership Team.

The role requires a master’s degree with 5+ years of leadership in a private/ Episcopal school, and deep Montessori expertise. The Head will partner with senior leaders to advance curriculum, operations, and family communications.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required (Master’s degree in Education or a related field).
• Minimum of five years of professional school leadership experience.
• Proven administrative experience in a private, independent, or Episcopal school setting.
• Deep expertise in Montessori philosophy, curriculum design, and instructional methods for early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the School Leadership Team to oversee day-to-day operations and establish strategic goals for the school.
• Lead and manage Montessori development and educational programming across early childhood levels (Orientation/Toddler and Primary).
• Formulate and implement strategic initiatives to fulfill student learning objectives.
• Direct division-wide Montessori training and professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Educate parents on Montessori philosophy and practices.
• Collaborate with other leaders to deliver an outstanding Montessori program and support Specialist classes.
• Oversee the creation and secure maintenance of student academic records.
• Collaborate on master calendar planning and class schedules.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Ensure adherence to Texas State Childcare Guidelines and licensing.
• Publish communications with the Director of Community Engagement.
• Collaborate with Admissions on recruitment strategies.
• Support school events and advise on administrative communications.

Skills

Educational leadership

Montessori philosophy

Montessori credentials

Director certification

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

5+ years of professional school leadership experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Stephen's Episcopal School seeks a dedicated Head of Early Childhood to lead Montessori programming for Orientation and Primary levels, joining the School Leadership Team.

The role requires a master’s degree with 5+ years of leadership in a private/ Episcopal school, and deep Montessori expertise. The Head will partner with senior leaders to advance curriculum, operations, and family communications.