School Leadership

Guidepostmontessori; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Career growth opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

75% tuition discount for two children

Job summary

Join Guidepost Montessori in Houston as a leader passionate about the Montessori method. This role involves developing educational programs, enhancing community culture, ensuring program excellence, and managing staff effectively.

Candidates should have a background in early childhood education leadership and possess strong organizational and communication skills. We offer ongoing professional development, competitive salaries, and generous benefits, including health insurance and tuition discounts for children.

Qualifications

• Director qualified in early childhood education.
• Experience leading educational programs at a preschool.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic plan for the campus.
• Create a strong culture embodying the mission.
• Ensure exceptional educational delivery.
• Meet enrollment and profitability targets.
• Support and manage teaching staff.

Skills

Early childhood education leadership experience

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to create a warm team culture

Leadership qualities

Education

Director qualified

Montessori certification

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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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