Guidepost Montessori
Education
AssistantDirector
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“Assistant Director at Guidepost Montessori. Skills: School operations, Community building, Enrollment. Support culture creation. Plan community outreach events”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Director qualified, Early childhood education leadership experience, Organizational skills, Exceptional written communication, Exceptional verbal communication, Attention to detail, Focus on results, Facility with computer systems, High degree of personal initiative
Nice to Have
Experience as Admissions Director, Experience as Administrative Director, Experience as Program Director, Experience as School Director, Preschool experience, Familiarity with Montessori method, Montessori certification, Experience with Salesforce/CRM, Experience with billing software, Knowledge of local community
What You'll Do.
Support culture creation
Plan community outreach events
Host community outreach events
Give tours to prospective families
Convert leads to enrolled families
Drive enrollment process
Manage leads utilizing CRM
Manage general operations
Manage day-to-day operations
Manage school billing
Manage supply ordering
Manage scheduling maintenance
Interface with parents
Build community with parents
Answer parent questions
Resolve parent concerns
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supportive work environment; Collaborative work environment
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Assistant Director (Assistant Head of School) in the Wilton area! Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe! The Assistant Head of School Position: The Assistant Head of School works closely with the Head of School to ensure that the school provides a high-quality learning experience for children, exceptional customer service to parents, and a supportive, collaborative work environment for staff. The ideal Assistant Head of School will love building community, working with parents, and leading community outreach initiatives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting the creation of a strong culture on campus that embodies the mission of our organization Planning and hosting community outreach events Giving tours to prospective families, and converting leads to enrolled families Driving the enrollment process (managing leads utilizing a CRM system) Managing general, day-to-day operations for the school: billing, supply ordering, scheduling maintenance Interfacing with parents to build community, answer questions, and resolve any concerns that may arise What we offer: Ongoing professional development A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices Career growth and promotion opportunities A competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holiday
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