School Director

Guidepost Montessori • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Head of School (School Director) for upcoming opportunities in Arizona. The role leads the entire campus team and is responsible for growing enrollment, attracting and retaining staff, building a strong parent community, and ensuring that every child receives a high-quality educational experience. The successful candidate will share the organization’s commitment to authentic Montessori education and to fostering children’s independence and development as capable, action-oriented thinkers.

The School Director develops the campus’s strategic plan and culture, builds community among staff, parents, and children, oversees program quality and campus finances, works with the Assistant Head of School on enrollment goals, and 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 difficult decisions with limited information.
• Passion for 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.
• Provide leadership to the entire campus team.
• Grow enrollment and attract and retain great staff.

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 in the network; the network serves children from 3 months through 6 years old.
• 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