Montessori School Operations & Growth Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition discount up to 50% per child

Verizon discount

Career path opportunities

Job summary

Apple Montessori Schools in Westfield, NJ is seeking an Associate Director to lead daily operations, nurture school culture, and drive performance with a team of passionate teachers.

You will back the School Director, supervise staff, handle enrollment and family relations, ensure licensing compliance, and collaborate with regional leadership to implement improvement plans. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.

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

People management

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Web-based applications

Job description

Apple Montessori Schools in Westfield, NJ is seeking an Associate Director to lead daily operations, nurture school culture, and drive performance with a team of passionate teachers.

You will back the School Director, supervise staff, handle enrollment and family relations, ensure licensing compliance, and collaborate with regional leadership to implement improvement plans. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.