Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development

Apple Montessori Schools • Westfield, NJ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development is a key leader for a group of our schools. You’ll keep teaching consistent and high quality across the region by developing Education Directors and teaching staff through onboarding, coaching, and professional development. As the most visible example of our Montessori approach in the region, you’ll also take a hands-on role in enrollment, leading family tours and helping each school reach its goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Montessori certification (AMS, AMI, NAMC, or equivalent), required
• At least 10 years of experience in early childhood education
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, across multiple sites
• Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and a commitment to a Montessori approach
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the warmth to connect with families and staff
• Experience in enrollment, admissions, or family outreach, including leading school tours
• Comfort with tools such as ProCare, Salesforce, Vector, and learning management systems
• Ability to travel to schools throughout the company minimum 3 days per week or more as needed (other 2 days are work from home)
• Candidates must be able to commute regularly to our schools in NJ/PA.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who live in New Jersey
• Deep knowledge of modern Montessori philosophy and instructional practice
• Strong coaching, mentorship, and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence and lead through training rather than operational authority
• Confident, warm presenter who can communicate the value of a modern Montessori education to prospective families and turn tours into enrollments
• Data-informed approach to tracking enrollment trends and instructional outcomes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfort with educational technology and training platforms (e.g., ProCare, Salesforce, Vector, learning management systems)

Responsibilities

• Model and champion our Montessori approach, setting a clear standard for great practice in every classroom across the region
• Take a hands-on role in enrollment, partnering with Education Directors and operations leadership to meet enrollment and retention goals
• Personally lead family tours, follow up with prospective families, and guide them through the enrollment process
• Train staff to give consistent, high-quality tours, and represent our schools at open houses and community events
• Serve as the primary instructional coach for Education Directors through regular coaching sessions, classroom reviews, and feedback
• Evaluate Education Directors on instructional leadership and growth, in partnership with education leadership
• Approve time off and plan coverage for Education Directors during extended absences
• Design and lead onboarding for new teaching staff, including a 12-month development plan that supplements Montessori certification
• Onboard new Education Directors in partnership with the Executive Director of Education
• Create clear training pathways for educators at every stage of experience
• Plan and facilitate regional professional development days focused on Montessori pedagogy, curriculum, and early childhood best practices
• Use feedback and data on teaching quality, staff satisfaction, and retention to measure and improve training
• Share insights and recommendations with leadership on strengths and priorities across the region
• Build and manage a digital library of training materials and resources for the region

Benefits

• Medical benefits through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance through Wishbone
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance
• 65% Childcare Discount
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts

What This Job Offers

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