Assistant Head of School (Assistant Director) - job 1 of 6

As an Assistant Head of School at Guidepost Montessori, you will be responsible for enhancing the school's culture, planning community outreach events, and managing the enrollment process. You'll also handle day-to-day operations such as billing and maintenance scheduling, ensuring exceptional customer service for parents, and actively participating in community engagement.

To qualify for the Assistant Head of School role at Guidepost Montessori, candidates should have early childhood education leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Familiarity with the Montessori method and experience in school administration or admissions would be preferred. Additionally, a commitment to our educational mission and community is essential.

Working as an Assistant Head of School at Guidepost Montessori comes with a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. You will also enjoy a 100% tuition discount for two children within our network and ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

Guidepost Montessori is dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment for its staff. You will benefit from a network of peers and mentors who regularly share best practices, enhance your professional skills, and provide resources for your personal and career development within our vibrant educational community.

In the role of Assistant Head of School, a strong emphasis is placed on building relationships within the local community. You will guide efforts to connect with families, answer their questions, resolve their concerns, and ensure prospective families feel welcomed and understood, making community outreach a core function of the position.

In responding to this question, highlight your understanding of community needs and how you would organize events, engage with local families, and leverage your connections to increase awareness about the school and boost enrollment.

Showcase your communication and problem-solving skills when discussing how to approach conflicts. Emphasize active listening, empathy, and finding mutually beneficial solutions that align with the school's mission and values.

Discuss your past experiences using CRM systems to manage leads, share your techniques for following up with prospective families, and emphasize any successful enrollment metrics you've achieved, highlighting a data-driven approach.

Demonstrate your knowledge of the Montessori method, including its core principles, and share how you would foster an environment aligned with these principles, such as ensuring that teachers have the necessary training and resources.

Articulate your vision for building a strong school culture by emphasizing community-building initiatives, celebrating achievements, involving both staff and families in the process, and creating a sense of belonging for everyone.

Discuss your organizational skills and how you use tools to prioritize tasks effectively, delegate when necessary, and ensure that both immediate and long-term goals of the school are met without compromising on quality.

Share your experience managing budgets in previous roles, focusing on how you effectively allocate resources to ensure that both educational needs and operational expenses are met while staying within budgetary constraints.

Focus on the importance of open communication, regular meetings, and team-building activities to foster a collaborative environment. Share specific examples of how you’ve successfully encouraged knowledge sharing and teamwork in previous positions.

Express your alignment with the school's mission, your passion for progressive education, and how you believe that joining Guidepost Montessori would allow you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while supporting the unique needs of the community.

Emphasize your commitment to lifelong learning, whether it’s through professional development courses, mentoring relationships, or actively seeking feedback to improve your practices, showing that you are invested in your own growth as well as that of your colleagues.