Montessori Preschool Principal

Montessori Preschool Principal







Montessori Academy (#1804), 3110 E. Barber Valley Drive, Boise, Idaho, United States of America
Req #8669



Sunday, December 15, 2024





Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary  that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods –  (Association Montessori Internationale) and  (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.






Montessori Academy has an opportunity for an energetic and dynamic Preschool Principal to lead an incredible school staff and be a part of an amazing community. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to students, excel in a collaborative environment, and foster positive relationships, we want you to be a part of our team. 
SUMMARY:
The Preschool Principal leads the school administration team and has responsibility for the delivery of the instructional programs and overall operation of the school including marketing plan implementation, student enrollment, parent and community relations, staff supervision and development, profit and loss management, and facility management. In addition, the Preschool Principal will provide a clear vision for learning for all students and ensure a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment.
 
Responsibilities:


Culture: Creates a vision for the school. Positively influences all constituents to work toward and meet the vision. Provides and maintains quality education programs. Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum. Recruits, and leads staff in implementations of SEG curriculum, policies, and procedures.




Safety and Compliance: Prioritizes a safe, clean, attractive and learning environment. Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and SEG internal policies and procedures. 




Execution:Prioritizes and strategizes needs of the team, students, and school communities. Use local grass roots marketing strategies to generate and retain enrollment.


Customer Service:Build trust and cultivate strong relationships with students, parents, and the broader community.


 
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent required.
Montessori Certification or experience with the Montessori Philosophy of education required. 
Minimum of three years’ experience in education administration or business administration preferred. 
Minimum of one year teaching experience required; three years’ teaching experience preferred. May substitute experience with an educational services company for teaching experience. 
Meets minimum education and experience requirements to comply with applicable state regulation and accrediting boards, including holding any State required Director certifications.
Sales and/or marketing experience preferred.

MISSION:
We are more than just a school - we are a community Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold the educational standards Maria Montessori pioneered over 114 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial exercises and mixed age groups, allowing each child to express their unique gifts, interests and abilities. We embrace a culture of care….grace, courtesy and respect is at the core of everything we do
 
Benefits include:

Beyond Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Tuition discounts for your children
FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
CDA Program
Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

 
  This is not a complete list of job duties. More detailed Job Description will be provided.
 




To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.




Other details



Job Function
Montessori

Pay Type
Salary

Employment Indicator
Full Time

Min Hiring Rate
$55,000.00

Max Hiring Rate
$60,000.00

Travel Required
No

Required Education
Some College