Associate Director of School - Early Childhood Education

Apple Montessori Schools • Westfield, NJ

7d • $55,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference working at a company that nurtures the whole child! Are you a natural at inspiring and leading a team of passionate teachers? Do you excel at building relationships with families and developing a bright future and love of learning for your students? If you answered YES to these questions, apply to be a Associate Director at Apple Montessori Schools, the largest Montessori in the area.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• A minimum 3 years’ managerial experience.
• A minimum 3 years of experience in a school setting.
• Capacity to understand and manage center staffing, enrollment and inventory.
• Ability to respond effectively and appropriately in different situations.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to current and prospective families.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate with staff effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications

Responsibilities

• Partner with the School Director in leading the school’s daily operations, culture, and overall performance.
• Serve as the Director’s primary backup and assume leadership responsibility in the Director’s absence.
• Supervise, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance, professionalism, and classroom standards.
• Support employee relations matters, performance conversations, and corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Help lead scheduling, onboarding, retention, and professional development.
• Share ownership of enrollment, family retention, tour conversion, and school revenue goals.
• Manage escalated family concerns and ensure timely, professional resolution.
• Oversee licensing compliance, health and safety practices, required documentation, and audit readiness.
• Analyze school metrics and support action plans related to staffing, enrollment, quality, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to implement organizational initiatives and school improvement plans.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the school and ensure consistent execution of Apple Montessori Schools’ standards.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Ongoing professional development program
• Paid time off that helps create a work-life balance for eligible employees
• Up to 50% off tuition for each child enrolling in one of our schools
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
• Career Path Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level