Montessori Preschool Principal

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.