School Leadership

Guidepost Montessori; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentor network

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

75% tuition discount for two children

Contribution to high-quality education

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Houston is seeking a School Leader to guide a campus with a focus on Montessori principles and enrollment growth. You will develop a strategic plan, foster a warm campus culture, build a strong community among staff, parents, and children, and ensure an exceptional learning experience across classrooms.

Responsibilities include managing enrollment targets, campus budget, hiring and developing teaching staff, and collaborating with the Assistant Head of School to meet

Qualifications

• Director qualified.
• Early childhood leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and results.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for Montessori education and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Director qualified

Early childhood leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Montessori pedagogy passion

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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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