Preschool Director

Guidepost Montessori; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentor network

Career growth opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

75% tuition discount for two children

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Kendall Park, New Jersey, invites an experienced leader to join as Head of School (School Director). You will provide leadership to the campus team, grow enrollment, retain high-caliber staff, and ensure exceptional Montessori programming for every child.

The role requires director-qualified credentials and strong early childhood education leadership, with a focus on results, culture, and mission-aligned growth. Salary $70,000-$85,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Director-qualified leadership required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and results.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Aptitude for creating a warm, benevolent team culture.
• Strong leadership with ability to make tough decisions with limited information.
• Passion for Montessori pedagogy and education right practices.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strategic plan for the campus.
• Building a strong culture that embodies the mission.
• Fostering community among staff, parents, and children.
• Ensuring delivery of an exceptional Montessori program.
• Managing campus budget to meet profitability targets.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Head of School to meet enrollment targets.
• Hiring, supporting, developing, and managing teaching staff.

Skills

Leadership

Early childhood leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Enrollment growth

Education

Director qualified

Early childhood education leadership experience

Job description

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Head of School (School Director) in the Kendall Park area!

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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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 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:

• Ongoing professional development
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• A competitive salary of $70,000-85,000 plus bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% 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:

• Director qualified
• 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 the 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.