Assistant Director

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Assistant Director at our beauitful Leawood campus in Kansas 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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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 Assistant Director (Assistant Head of School) Position:The Assistant Director works closely with the Head of School to ensure that the school provides a high-quality learning experience for children, exceptional customer service to parents, and a supportive, collaborative work environment for staff. The ideal Assistant Head of School will love building community, working with parents, and leading community outreach initiatives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting the creation of a strong culture on campus that embodies the mission of our organizationPlanning and hosting community outreach eventsGiving tours to prospective families, and converting leads to enrolled familiesDriving the enrollment process (managing leads utilizing a CRM system)Managing general, day-to-day operations for the school: billing, supply ordering, scheduling maintenanceInterfacing with parents to build community, answer questions, and resolve any concerns that may arise What we offer: Ongoing professional developmentA network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practicesCareer growth and promotion opportunitiesA competitive salaryHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and paid holidays100% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child We'd love to talk to you if you possess: DQ qualifiedEarly childhood education leadership experienceAn affinity for connecting with peopleStrong organizational skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail with a focus on resultsFacility with computer systemsA high degree of personal initiative We'd prefer you over other candidates if you have: Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschoolFamiliarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certificationExperience working with Salesforce/CRM and billing softwareKnowledge of the local community that will inform marketing effort  Guidepost Montessori is a project of Higher Ground Education. You can learn more about our mission by visiting Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.