Guidepost Montessori
education
SchoolDirector
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“School Director at Guidepost Montessori. Skills: Leadership, Montessori pedagogy, Campus strategic planning, Staff management, Budget management, Enrollment growth. Providing leadership to the entire campus team. Developing a strategic plan for the campus”
What You'll Achieve.
Quickly grow enrollment; Attract and retain great staff; Build a parent community; Ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard; Ensure overall profitability targets are met
Industry & Context.
Ability to make the tough decisions with limited information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
DCFS Director qualifications, Early childhood education leadership experience, Organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results, Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture, Leadership and the ability to make the tough decisions with limited information, A passion for getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy
Nice to Have
Experience teaching within a 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
What You'll Do.
Providing leadership to the entire campus team
Developing a strategic plan for the campus
Creating a culture that embodies the mission of our organization
Building a community among staff
Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program
Ensuring overall profitability targets are met (including managing campus budget)
Working with the Assistant Head of School to ensure enrollment targets are met
and managing teaching staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Building a community among staff, parents, and children
Communication Scope
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Developing a strategic plan for the campus
Full Job Description
We're hiring experienced leaders to join our growing team as Head of School (School Director) in the Chicago, Illinois 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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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 Head of School Position We are looking for a leader who shares our passion for the Montessori method and has the talent and perseverance required to quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. As the Head of School, you'll be responsible for providing leadership to the entire campus team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Developing a strategic plan for the campus Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of our organization Building a strong community among staff, parents, and children Ensuring delivery of an exceptional program Ensuring overall profitability targets are met (including managing campus budget) Working with the Assistant Head of School to ensure enrollment targets are met Hiring, supporting, developing, and managing teaching staff 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 holidays 75% tuition discount for two children at any school wit
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