Office / Operations Manger

About the School

Fiore Montessori School is an AMI-accredited Montessori school with communities spanning ages 3 months through 15 years, including Nido, Infant Community (Toddler), Primary Children’s House, Elementary (6-year span), and Adolescent Community. Located on two neighborhood campuses just 20 miles outside Washington, DC, our environments are beautifully designed and well-equipped with Nienhuis materials, featuring both wooded and grassy outdoor areas for student exploration. We serve 200 students and are dedicated to supporting our guides and administrative team with competitive salaries, benefits, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Daily Office Management
  • Manage the front desk, including answering phones, responding to email, greeting visitors, and handling attendance and administrative tasks such as student files, licensing documentation, and medications.
  • Order and store office supplies, cleaning supplies, and classroom groceries; monitor deliveries.
  • Implement operational procedures and protocols, including emergency response plans, on-site inspections, and fire drills.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as school district policies.
• Event Planning and Execution
• Building and Grounds Maintenance
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe school environment, ensuring common areas are well-kept and attractive for visitors.
  • Enable timely repairs and replacements for breakdowns.
  • Manage annual outdoor and indoor preventative maintenance and inspections.
  • Serve as the point of contact for vendors and contractors; negotiate and ensure timely completion of work.
  • Proactively prevent breakdowns, solve problems creatively, and ensure smooth campus operations.
  • Oversee snow clearing, seasonal garden maintenance, daily janitorial service, technology needs (printers, laptops, internet), and one-off campus projects.

Requirements

• Experience in building maintenance and school operations or administrative/operations management.
• Experience in calendar management and event planning.
• Montessori or other school experience is preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills in English; Spanish skills are a bonus.
• Motivated individual with leadership, customer service, and hospitality skills.
• Reliable and consistent in work responsibilities.