Montessori Preschool Director

The Montessori School of Pullman; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Child care discount

Professional development

Sick leave

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The Montessori School of Pullman is seeking a dedicated Director to lead our educational program and daily operations in Pullman, WA. You will work with the Board to ensure Montessori fidelity, staff development, and community engagement while safeguarding licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include managing licensing and compliance with DCYF, overseeing recruitment and training, scheduling, parent and staff communication, budgeting, events, and on-site management to support a high-quality

Qualifications

• Holds or is working toward an ECE State Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an early learning setting.
• Minimum 6 months of administrative/management experience.
• Completed DCYF preservice requirements (per WAC 110-300-0105).
• Engages in ongoing annual professional development.

Responsibilities

• DCYF licensing and compliance management.
• Staff management, including hiring and oversight of training and professional development.
• Staff communication and scheduling.
• Parent communication.
• School event planning and management.
• Daily operations and on-site management.
• Working with Finance Committee and Board on budgeting and school financials.

Skills

DCYF licensing

Staff management

Budgeting

Communication

Montessori fidelity

Education

ECE State Certificate or equivalent

Job description

The Director is responsible for the educational and operational leadership of the school. They are the designated “Center Director” for licensing purposes. This role ensures pedagogical and operational sides of the school. This includes overseeing program quality, staff development, and Montessori fidelity, fulfilling all DCYF licensing oversight requirements, and managing daily operations including staffing, schedules, enrollment, parent and staff communication, community presence, and financial responsibilities. The Director works with the Board of Directors to ensure management and development of our program.

What You'll Do

Duties include but are not limited to:

• DCYF licensing and compliance management
• Staff management, including hiring and oversight of training and professional development
• Staff communication and scheduling
• Parent communication
• School event planning and management
• Daily operations and on-site management
• Working with Finance Committee and Board on budgeting and school financials

Requirements

Holds or is working toward an ECE State Certificate or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an early learning setting

Minimum 6 months of administrative/management experience

Completed DCYF preservice requirements (per WAC 110-300-0105)

Engages in ongoing annual professional development

• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• This is a salaried position offering paid sick leave, professional development, paid personal time off, and retirement contributions. Tuition discounts for children are available.