Preschool Director

Guidepost Montessori; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an experienced leader for the role of School Director in Missouri. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading campus operations, building a strong community, achieving enrollment and profitability goals, and ensuring a high-quality education for students. This position offers career growth opportunities, health benefits, and a supportive network.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

100% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network

Career growth and promotion opportunities

Network of supportive peers and mentors

Qualifications

• Director's license required.
• Early childhood education leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strategic plan for the campus.
• Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of the organization.
• Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Director's license

Job description

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as a School Director in the Midwest!

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators 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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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 number of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe!

The Head of School 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 include, but are not limited to :

• 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 :

• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• 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 12th grade)
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child
• Because we are a private, for-profit organization, this role does not require fundraising nor managing a Board of Directors!

We'd love to talk with you if you possess :

• Director's license
• 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 an 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 Montessori is a project of Higher Ground Education. You can learn more about our mission by visiting our websites.

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to ensuring this policy is fulfilled and will reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs.