Montessori Director

Guidepost Montessori • Evanston, IL

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an experienced leader as Head of School (Montessori Director) in the Evanston area. The Head of School leads the entire campus team and is responsible for growing enrollment, attracting and retaining staff, building a strong parent community, and ensuring a high-standard educational experience in every classroom. The role focuses on advancing authentic Montessori education and creating a campus where children develop independence and become capable, action-oriented thinkers.

The position includes developing the campus strategy and culture, building community among staff, parents, and children, ensuring an exceptional educational program, meeting profitability and enrollment targets, managing the campus budget, and hiring, supporting, developing, and managing teaching staff. The Head of School works with the Assistant Head of School to meet enrollment goals.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to create a warm and benevolent team culture.
• Strong leadership and ability to make tough decisions with limited information.
• Passion for improving education through Montessori pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in an 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic plan for the campus.
• Create a strong campus culture that embodies the organization's mission.
• Build a strong community among staff, parents, and children.
• Ensure delivery of an exceptional educational program.
• Meet overall profitability targets, including managing the campus budget.
• Work with the Assistant Head of School to meet enrollment targets.
• Hire, support, develop, and manage teaching staff.
• Provide leadership to the entire campus team.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development.
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices.
• Career growth and promotion opportunities.
• Competitive salary of $80,000–$93,000 plus bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in 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