Montessori School Business Manager

The Opportunity

Inspire the next generation of innovators.

We are conducting a search for a Business Manager. Working in close partnership with the Head of School, the Business Manager is the operations leader at the school, a role which requires efficiency, productivity, and strong people skills so children have an enriching educational experience; parents have a consistently satisfying service experience; and staff have a rewarding professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive high levels of staff satisfaction with scheduling, facilities, and overall school operations
• Ensure little to no variance between discretionary budgets and actual spending
• Create time and capacity for the Head of School to provide overall leadership

Requirements

• A warm and friendly demeanor with exceptional customer service skills
• A positive, problem-solving attitude and plenty of energy
• A collaborative, team-player mindset who is comfortable working in an evolving, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multi-task
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new programs
• A strong drive to take initiative on new projects and improvements
• The ability to train and mentor new campus staff on operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maturity, discretion, and sound judgement

About Discovery

Discovery is a collaboration between Xplor Education and a groundbreaking Southern California aerospace company to form an innovative Montessori community for children of the partner-company’s employees. While their parents develop the breakthroughs that will one day make life multiplanetary, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide. Enrollment at Discovery is exclusively for children of the partner-company’s employees and is not open to the general public.

Discovery opened in September 2018 and is approaching full enrollment with two Nido communities, two Toddler communities, and three Casa communities.

About Xplor Education

Xplor Education was founded in 2018 and partners with America’s most innovative companies to provide distinctive Montessori early childhood education that leads to more capable individuals, happier families, healthier organizations, and stronger communities.

Invitation to Apply

We encourage you to apply if you:

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree in any subject;
• Are experienced working in an administrative capacity in schools or similar environments;
• Have strong organizational, project management, customer service, and communication skills;
• Are a US citizen or green cardholder

We would prefer you over other candidates if you:

• Live in Southern California;
• Have at least 12 early childhood education credits (at least 3 credits must include infant/toddler care and development);
• Have experience working in Montessori schools in any capacity;
• Valid pediatric CPR and first aid certification; and/or
• Have interesting hobbies, skills, and life experiences.

If this sounds like you, please apply. Thank you for considering this opportunity!