Montessori School Leader — Operations & Enrollment

Apple Montessori Schools; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

50% tuition discount

Verizon Wireless account discount

Career Path Opportunities – Grow with

Staff Appreciation Days

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking an Associate Director of School in Westfield, NJ to partner with the School Director in daily operations, culture, enrollment, and performance. You will coach teachers, supervise staff, and ensure safety, licensing compliance, and high-quality learning experiences for children.

Join a team that values integrity, care, and pursuit of excellence. You will drive family engagement, manage schedules, and contribute to school improvement plans while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a school setting.
• Capacity to understand and manage center staffing, enrollment and inventory.
• Ability to respond effectively and appropriately in different situations.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to current and prospective families.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate with staff effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• 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

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Web-based applications

Job description

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking an Associate Director of School in Westfield, NJ to partner with the School Director in daily operations, culture, enrollment, and performance. You will coach teachers, supervise staff, and ensure safety, licensing compliance, and high-quality learning experiences for children.

Join a team that values integrity, care, and pursuit of excellence. You will drive family engagement, manage schedules, and contribute to school improvement plans while maintaining