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Montessori Director

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guidepostmontessori logoGuidepostmontessori · Beaverton, OR
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
Leadership
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As Head of School, you will serve as the leader of the campus community, guiding the vision, supporting and developing staff, building strong relationships with families, and ensuring an exceptional educational experience for every child. We're looking for a dynamic and people-centered leader who can balance strategy, operations, enrollment growth, and team development while cultivating a warm, joyful, and high-performing school culture. In this role, you will: Lead and inspire the campus team through strong coaching, communication, and support Build a positive school culture rooted in collaboration, professionalism, and care Develop and execute strategic plans to support enrollment growth and school success Partner with families to create a strong, engaged school community Ensure classrooms consistently deliver high-quality Montessori education Oversee campus operations and manage the school budget responsibly Recruit, hire, develop, and retain exceptional educators and staff Collaborate with school leadership partners to meet enrollment and retention goals

Requirements

  • Experience teaching in an early childhood education setting
  • Experience as a School Director, Program Director, Admissions Director, Administrative Director, or similar leadership role in a preschool or early learning environment
  • Familiarity with Montessori education and/or Montessori certification
  • Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry OR
  • At least one year of experience managing or supervising adults, combined with knowledge of child development

Benefits

Competitive salaryOngoing leadership development and professional growth opportunitiesCareer advancement within a rapidly growing organizationSupportive network of peers, mentors, and education leadersHealth, dental, and vision insuranceGenerous paid time off and paid holidays75% tuition discount for up to two children at any school in our networkThe opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child-centered, mission-driven environmentWe'd Love to Hear From You If You Have:Early childhood education leadership experienceStrong organizational and operational management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesA talent for building warm, collaborative, and accountable team culturesStrong decision-making skills and the ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environmentA genuine passion for child development and educational excellenceCommitment to authentic Montessori education and child-centered learningHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance

Additional Information

Ready to lead a thriving school and build something meaningful? Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Head of School (School Director) to lead and grow our South Beaverton campus. This is an opportunity to lead a thriving Montessori community, inspire a passionate team of educators, and make a meaningful impact on children and families every day. At Guidepost Montessori, we believe education should do more than prepare children for tests, it should prepare them for life. Our schools are designed to foster independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning through authentic Montessori education. As part of our global network, you'll join a mission-driven organization working to transform education for children around the world.

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