Montessori School Leadership

Guidepost Montessori; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

100% tuition discount for two children

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Head of School in Santa Clarita, California, to lead a committed team in delivering high-quality education based on the Montessori method. You will manage all aspects of the school, focusing on enrollment growth, staff development, and exceptional educational experiences.

Qualified candidates will have leadership experience in early childhood education and a strong dedication to fostering a positive community among staff, parents, and students. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including significant tuition discounts for children.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early childhood education leadership.
• Talent for growing enrollment and attracting staff.
• Ability to develop and manage a campus budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for the campus.
• Create a culture that embodies the organization's mission.
• Ensure delivery of an exceptional educational program.

Skills

Early childhood education leadership experience

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to create a warm team culture

Education

Site Supervisor or higher

Montessori certification

Job description

Great schools start with great leadership. We are continuously building a pipeline of strong school leaders who are passionate about developing educators, partnering with families, and creating thriving school communities. If you are an experienced leader who believes deeply in the power of high-quality education, we would love to connect.

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe!

The School Leadership Position

We are looking for a leader who shares our passion for the Montessori method and has the talent and perseverance required to quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. As the Head of School, you'll be responsible for providing leadership to the entire campus team.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strategic plan for the campus
• Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of our organization
• Building a strong community among staff, parents, and children
• Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program
• Ensuring overall profitability targets are met (including managing campus budget)
• Working with the Assistant Head of School to ensure enrollment targets are met
• Hiring, supporting, developing, and managing teaching staff

What we offer

• Ongoing professional development
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• A competitive salary of $60,000-70,000 plus bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network (we serve children 3 months through 6 years old)
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child

We'd love to talk with you if you possess

• Site Supervisor or higher
• Early childhood education leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture
• Strong leadership and the ability to make tough decisions with limited information
• A passion for getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy

We will prefer you over other candidates if you have

• Experience teaching within a early childhood education setting
• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification

Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.