School Leadership

Guidepost Montessori; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Mentorship and peer network

Career growth and promotion

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition discount for two children

Contribute to high-quality educational

program

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Dallas is seeking a seasoned School Leader to drive campus growth and deliver an outstanding Montessori program. You will lead enrollment efforts, staff development, and community engagement to ensure each child receives the highest standard of education.

The role requires a Director-qualified background, strong organizational skills, and a passion for getting education right through Montessori pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early childhood education program.
• Proven ability to grow enrollment and manage a campus budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a warm team culture.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strategic plan for the campus.
• Creating a culture that embodies the Montessori mission.
• Building a strong community among staff, parents, and children.
• Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program.
• Ensuring profitability targets and managing campus budget.

Skills

Leadership

Montessori method

Enrollment growth

Staff development

Communication

Education

Montessori certification

Bachelor's in Education/Related field

Job description

Our team is growing, and we’re always excited to meet talented educators. Join our talent pipeline and be considered for upcoming opportunities to inspire the next generation in School Leadership in the Dallas 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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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 increase 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.

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 Schoolto 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
• 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

In the meantime, if you didn’t see Adela’s story on the main career page, see how she went from team member to school leader with a brand that is doing more than just caring for children.

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.