Montessori Director

Montessori Director Guidepost Montessori - 2.6 Portland, OR Job Details 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Faculty hiring Early childhood education center experience Community engagement Strategic management Operations management Student recruitment Strategic planning in education Montessori Certification Employee retention Team development Supervising experience Instructional leadership in education Decision making Overseeing academic personnel management Montessori Enrollment management Budget management in education 1 year Practicing budget management in an educational setting Senior level Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Staffing management Teaching Staff development Full Job Description 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. About the Role 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 What We Offer Competitive salary Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportunities Career advancement within a rapidly growing organization Supportive network of peers, mentors, and education leaders Health, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid time off and paid holidays 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any school in our network The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child-centered, mission-driven environment We'd Love to

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Early childhood education leadership experience Strong organizational and operational management skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities A talent for building warm, collaborative, and accountable team cultures Strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment A genuine passion for child development and educational excellence Commitment to authentic Montessori education and child-centered learning Preferred Qualifications 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 Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.