Interim Assistant Director
Guidepost Montessori · Folsom, California
Posted 21 days ago · $52,000-62,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Guidepost Montessori's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 34% of Guidepost Montessori's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Guidepost Montessori
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 234 open
- Hiring momentum
- 466 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Guidepost Montessori's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Guidepost Montessori.
About this role
The Interim Assistant Head of School at Guidepost Montessori will support the Head of School in managing daily operations and enhancing the school community. This role involves mentoring staff, engaging with families, overseeing admissions, and ensuring a positive school culture while providing maternity leave coverage. The position emphasizes relationship-building, problem-solving, and operational management in a collaborative environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Guidepost Montessori as an employer.
What you need
- 24 ECE/Child Development units or Site Supervisor permit
- Previous leadership experience in an early childhood education or school setting
- Experience as a School Director, Assistant Director, Principal, Program Director, or similar leadership role
- A proven ability to lead confidently with minimal direction
- Strong organizational and operational management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Nice to have
- Experience leading a preschool, Montessori, childcare, or private school
- Familiarity with Montessori education
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
- Knowledge of billing or school management software
- Strong connections within the local community or experience supporting community outreach initiatives
What you get
- Competitive salary. $52,000-62,000 plus bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children enrolled in any Guidepost Montessori school
- The opportunity to support a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming education
Worth weighing
- Role is interim, covering maternity leave
- No specific mention of long-term career growth opportunities
- Salary range provided, but may vary based on experience
- Experience with CRM systems is required, but specific platforms are not guaranteed to be used
Summarised from Guidepost Montessori's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Guidepost Montessori on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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