Assistant Director at Evanston

Assistant Director at Evanston

We're hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Assistant Director (Assistant Head of School) in the Evanston, Illinois area! This is a temporary assignment with the potential to move into a permanent role.

Guidepost Montessori 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 We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken.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 Head of School Position :

The Assistant Head of School 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 organization
• Planning and hosting community outreach events
• Giving tours to prospective families, and converting leads to enrolled families
• Driving the enrollment process (managing leads utilizing a CRM system)
• Managing general, day-to-day operations for the school : billing, supply ordering, scheduling maintenance
• Interfacing with parents to build community, answer questions, and resolve any concerns that may arise

What we offer :

We'd love to talk to you if you possess :

We'd prefer you over other candidates if you have :