Preschool Director

Guidepost Montessori; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership development & growth

Career advancement within a growingOrg

Supportive peer network

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO & paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two 孩子s

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Head of School (Preschool Director) to lead our South Beaverton campus and grow a thriving Montessori community.

You will coach a passionate team, partner with families, ensure high-quality Montessori education, and oversee operations and budget while driving enrollment and staff development in a warm, child-centered, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in early childhood education.
• Strong organizational and operational management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to foster warm, collaborative, accountable teams.
• Decisive leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine passion for child development and educational excellence.
• Commitment to authentic Montessori education.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus team through coaching and support.
• Cultivate a positive school culture rooted in professionalism and care.
• Develop and execute plans to grow enrollment and support school success.
• Partner with families to build an engaged school community.
• Ensure classrooms consistently deliver high-quality Montessori education.
• Oversee campus operations and budget management.
• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional educators and staff.
• Collaborate with school leadership to meet enrollment and retention goals.

Skills

Early childhood leadership

Organizational & operations management

Written & verbal communication

Team building & culture

Decision-making under pressure

Child development passion

Montessori education commitment

Education

Montessori certification

Early childhood education teaching experience

Oregon Registry Step 9+

Job description

Job Description

Ready to lead a thriving school and build something meaningful? Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Head of School (Preschool Director) to lead and grow our South Beaverton campus.

This is an opportunity to lead a thriving Montessori community, inspire a passionate team of educators, and make a meaningful impact on children and families every day.

At Guidepost Montessori, we believe education should do more than prepare children for tests, it should prepare them for life. Our schools are designed to foster independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning through authentic Montessori education. As part of our global network, you'll join a mission-driven organization working to transform education for children around the world.

About the Role

As Head of School, you will serve as the leader of the campus community, guiding the vision, supporting and developing staff, building strong relationships with families, and ensuring an exceptional educational experience for every child.

We're looking for a dynamic and people-centered leader who can balance strategy, operations, enrollment growth, and team development while cultivating a warm, joyful, and high-performing school culture.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire the campus team through strong coaching, communication, and support
• Build a positive school culture rooted in collaboration, professionalism, and care
• Develop and execute strategic plans to support enrollment growth and school success
• Partner with families to create a strong, engaged school community
• Ensure classrooms consistently deliver high-quality Montessori education
• Oversee campus operations and manage the school budget responsibly
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain exceptional educators and staff
• Collaborate with school leadership partners to meet enrollment and retention goals

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• Career advancement within a rapidly growing organization
• Supportive network of peers, mentors, and education leaders
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any school in our network
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child-centered, mission-driven environment

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• Early childhood education leadership experience
• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A talent for building warm, collaborative, and accountable team cultures
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for child development and educational excellence
• Commitment to authentic Montessori education and child-centered learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an early childhood education setting
• Experience as a School Director, Program Director, Admissions Director, Administrative Director, or similar leadership role in a preschool or early learning environment
• Familiarity with Montessori education and/or Montessori certification
• Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry
  OR
• At least one year of experience managing or supervising adults, combined with knowledge of child development

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.