Montessori School Business Manager

Xplor Education; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous medical benefits

401(k) retirement benefits with employer match

Job summary

A leading educational organization in California is seeking a Business Manager. This role focuses on optimizing non-instructional functions and enhancing staff and parent satisfaction within the school. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and customer service skills along with at least a bachelor's degree. The position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits. Join us in creating a nurturing environment for children while also supporting innovative educational practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative capacity in schools or similar environments.
• Strong organizational, project management, customer service, and communication skills.
• At least 12 early childhood education credits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all non-instructional functions.
• Drive staff satisfaction with school operations.
• Provide financial oversight of budgets.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Inspire the next generation of innovators.

The Opportunity

We are conducting a search for a Business Manager. Working in close partnership with the Head of School, the Business Manager is the operations leader at the school, a role which requires efficiency, productivity, and strong people skills so children have an enriching educational experience; parents have a consistently satisfying service experience; and staff have a rewarding professional experience.

The Business Manager is responsible for all non-instructional functions including staff services and scheduling; purchasing; regulatory compliance, and back-end admissions and accounting support. This role is critical to the success of the school, its community, and the achievement of our mission by:

• Driving high levels of staff satisfaction with scheduling, facilities, and overall school operations
• Ensuring little to no variance between discretionary budgets and actual spending
• Creating time and capacity for the Head of School to provide overall leadership

The ideal candidate has:

• A warm and friendly demeanor with exceptional customer service skills
• A positive, problem‑solving attitude and plenty of energy
• A collaborative, team‑player mindset who is comfortable working in an evolving, fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multi‑task
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new programs
• A strong drive to take initiative on new projects and improvements
• The ability to train and mentor new campus staff on operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skils
• Maturity, discretion, and sound judgement

Well‑run schools are central to Xplor Education's mission. Just as teachers are responsible for preparing the classroom environment, the Business Manager prepares the campus environment to ensure an outstanding experience for everyone.

For the right candidate, we are prepared to provide:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous medical benefits with no waiting period
• 401(k) retirement benefits including a generous employer match

About Discovery

Discovery is a collaboration between Xplor Education and a groundbreaking Southern California aerospace company to form an innovative Montessori community for children of the partner‑company’s employees. While their parents develop the breakthroughs that will one day make life multiplanetary, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide. Enrollment at Discovery is exclusively for children of the partner‑company’s employees and is not open to the general public.

Discovery opened in September 2018 and is approaching full enrollment with two Nido communities, two Toddler communities, and three Casa communities.

About Xplor Education

Xplor Education was founded in 2018 and partners with America’s most innovative companies to provide distinctive Montessori early childhood education that leads to more capable individuals, happier families, healthier organizations, and stronger communities.

Invitation to Apply

We encourage you to apply if you:

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree in any subject;
• Are experienced working in an administrative capacity in schools or similar environments;
• Have strong organizational, project management, customer service, and communication skills; and
• Are a US citizen or green cardholder

We would prefer you over other candidates if you:

• Live in Southern California;
• Have at least 12 early childhood education credits (at least 3 credits must include infant/toddler care and development);
• Have experience working in Montessori schools in any capacity;
• Valid pediatric CPR and first aid certification; and/or
• Have interesting hobbies, skills, and life experiences.

If this sounds like you, please apply. Thank you for considering this opportunity!