Montessori School Associate Director - Ops & Enrollment

Apple Montessori Schools; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Professional development program

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Verizon discount

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Westfield, NJ is seeking an Associate Director to lead daily operations, uphold school culture, and drive performance in collaboration with the School Director. You will supervise staff and manage enrollment, family relations, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with regional leadership on school improvement plans while maintaining a visible, hands-on leadership presence throughout the campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a school setting.
• Ability to manage staffing, enrollment, and inventory.
• Strong leadership and communication with staff.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the School Director in leading the school’s daily operations, culture, and overall performance.
• Serve as the Director’s primary backup and assume leadership responsibility in the Director’s absence.
• Supervise, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance, professionalism, and classroom standards.
• Support employee relations matters, performance conversations, and corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Help lead scheduling, onboarding, retention, and professional development.
• Share ownership of enrollment, family retention, tour conversion, and school revenue goals.
• Manage escalated family concerns and ensure timely, professional resolution.
• Oversee licensing compliance, health and safety practices, required documentation, and audit readiness.
• Analyze school metrics and support action plans related to staffing, enrollment, quality, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to implement organizational initiatives and school improvement plans.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the school and ensure consistent execution of Apple Montessori Schools' standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team coaching

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Apple Montessori Schools in Westfield, NJ is seeking an Associate Director to lead daily operations, uphold school culture, and drive performance in collaboration with the School Director. You will supervise staff and manage enrollment, family relations, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with regional leadership on school improvement plans while maintaining a visible, hands-on leadership presence throughout the campus.