School Director

Guidepost Montessori • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an experienced Head of School (School Director) to lead its campus in the Grand Rapids area. The role is suited to a leader committed to the Montessori method and to expanding high-fidelity, authentic Montessori education. The Head of School leads the campus team and works to grow enrollment, attract and retain staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure a high-quality educational experience for every child in every classroom.

The position includes developing a strategic plan for the campus, building a culture aligned with the organization’s mission, fostering community among staff, parents, and children, ensuring delivery of an exceptional program, meeting profitability targets and managing the campus budget, and working with the Assistant Head of School to meet enrollment targets. The Head of School also hires, supports, develops, and manages teaching staff.

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.
• Aptitude for creating 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 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.
• Lead the entire campus team.
• Grow enrollment and attract and retain staff.
• Ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development.
• 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.
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school within the network.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves each child’s individual needs.

What This Job Offers

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