Preschool Director

About the Role

Guidepost Montessori is looking for a bold, driven leader to become the Head of School in the Mansfield area. This role is an opportunity to help build an extraordinary education model that grows confident, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents from the earliest years of life. As Head of School, you will set the tone, pace, and standard for your entire campus, driving a bold strategic plan and ensuring an exceptional Montessori experience for every child.

Responsibilities

• Craft and drive a bold strategic plan for your campus
• Build a culture that brings the Montessori mission to life daily
• Grow a tight-knit community among staff, parents, and children
• Champion the delivery of an exceptional Montessori program
• Own your campus's profitability, including full budget management
• Team up with your Assistant Head of School to hit ambitious enrollment goals
• Hire, support, develop, and lead an outstanding teaching staff

Requirements

• Director-qualified credentials
• Leadership experience in early childhood education
• Sharp organizational skills and a relentless focus on results
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A gift for building a warm, caring team culture
• Strong leadership instincts and the courage to make tough calls with limited information
• A genuine passion for Montessori pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on teaching experience in an early childhood education setting
• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program, or School Director for a preschool
• Familiarity with the Montessori method or a Montessori certification

Benefits

• Real, ongoing professional development
• A supportive network of peers and mentors
• Genuine career growth and promotion opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in the Guidepost network (for children 3 months through 6 years old)