Assistant Director

Guidepost Montessori • Voorhees Township, NJ

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an experienced leader as Assistant Director (Assistant Head of School) in the Voorhees, New Jersey area. The role works closely with the Head of School to help ensure a high-quality learning experience for children, exceptional customer service for parents, and a supportive, collaborative workplace for staff. The ideal candidate enjoys building community, working with parents, and leading community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities include supporting a campus culture aligned with the organization’s mission; planning and hosting outreach events; giving tours to prospective families and converting leads into enrolled families; managing leads through the enrollment process using a CRM system; overseeing day-to-day school operations such as billing, supply ordering, and maintenance scheduling; and communicating with parents to build community, answer questions, and address concerns.

Guidepost Montessori describes its mission as expanding access to high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs that foster independence and develop capable, action-oriented thinkers.

Requirements

• Director qualified.
• Early childhood education leadership experience.
• Affinity for connecting with people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on results.
• Facility with computer systems.
• A high degree of personal initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program, or School Director for a preschool.
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification.
• Experience working with Salesforce/CRM and billing software.
• Knowledge of the local community to inform marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support a strong campus culture that embodies the organization’s mission.
• Plan and host community outreach events.
• Give tours to prospective families and convert leads into enrolled families.
• Drive the enrollment process and manage leads using a CRM system.
• Manage general day-to-day school operations, including billing, supply ordering, and maintenance scheduling.
• Interact with parents to build community, answer questions, and resolve concerns.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development.
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices.
• Career growth and promotion opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 100% tuition discount for two children at any school within the network.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program serving each child’s individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed