Preschool Director
Guidepost Montessori · Kendall Park, New Jersey
Posted 20 days ago · $70,000-85,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 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
As the Head of School at Guidepost Montessori, you will lead the campus team, focusing on enrollment growth, staff management, and community building among parents, staff, and children. Your responsibilities will include developing strategic plans, ensuring high educational standards, managing the campus budget, and fostering a positive team culture. This role emphasizes a commitment to the Montessori method and aims to create an exceptional educational experience for young learners.
- benefits
- 4/5
- 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
- Director qualified
- Early childhood education leadership experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture
- Strong leadership and the ability to make tough decisions with limited information
Nice to have
- Experience teaching within an early childhood education setting
- Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
- Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification
What you get
- Ongoing professional development
- A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
- Career growth and promotion opportunities
- A competitive salary of $70,000-85,000 plus bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the size of the campus or team you will manage
- Salary range provided, but no information on bonus structure or performance metrics
- Focus on Montessori method may limit appeal to candidates with different educational philosophies
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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