Marin Montessori School · 12 hours ago
Director of Education, Toddler and Primary
Corte Madera, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $160K/yrMarin Montessori School is a highly regarded, mission-driven independent school located on two beautiful campuses in Corte Madera and San Rafael, California. The Director of Education for Toddler & Primary oversees the Toddler classroom and five Primary classrooms, ensuring the educational leadership and program oversight reflect authentic Montessori education.
Education
Responsibilities
Staff all Toddler and Primary faculty and assistant positions with highly qualified individuals, following MMS hiring protocols
Ensure that classrooms and teaching practices reflect authentic Montessori principles and best practices
Observe, coach, and support the Toddler and Primary faculty toward continued professional growth and excellence
Run regularly scheduled level meetings for Toddler and Primary teams; ensure meeting notes, follow-up, and accountability
Partner with faculty to ensure well-planned, thoughtful parent education events and community gatherings
Work closely with faculty and the Learning Specialist to support individual children's developmental and learning needs in ways consistent with Montessori philosophy
Take an active, proactive interest in parent questions, perceptions, and concerns, supporting strong parent relationships while maintaining faculty trust and professional agency
Collaborate closely with the Director of Admissions to support admissions, onboarding, and retention of mission-aligned families
Support the preparation of children and families for healthy, confident transitions within the school
Work collaboratively with the Head of School and fellow administrators on school-wide initiatives and strategic priorities
Qualification
Required
Significant experience teaching and working in Montessori environments with children ages 18 months through 6 years
Experience observing, coaching, and evaluating teachers
Demonstrated success leading teams
Supervisory experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities with steadiness and professionalism
Discretion, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice
Bachelor's degree required
Highly organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and reliable
Able to manage the multifaceted needs of daily operations alongside long-term planning and visioning
Skilled at prioritizing and meeting deadlines independently
A strong writer, thoughtful discussion facilitator, and clear, confident communicator
Guided by a strong internal ethical compass, habitually honest and trustworthy
Takes responsibility readily and demonstrates a 'radical ownership' approach to leadership
A direct, compassionate communicator who avoids gossip, triangulation, and reactivity
Self-aware and mature, motivated by what is best for children and the school rather than personal validation
Deep affection for and joy in working with young children and their families
Compassionate and steady in the face of parental anxieties, without over-accommodating entitlement
Emotionally intelligent, able to convey a calm, grounded presence
Inclusive, kind, confident without arrogance, humble without being hesitant
Skilled at leading through thoughtful, inclusive processes while also knowing when decisiveness is required
A systems thinker who can identify root causes and design sustainable improvements
Strong growth mindset: values learning, feedback, reflection, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree
AMI Montessori diploma (or deep commitment to authentic Montessori education)
Company
Marin Montessori School
The premier Montessori school in Marin, MMS was established in 1963.
Founded in 1963
51-200 employees
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