Assistant Director

Help build a thriving school community where children, families, and educators flourish.

We're looking for an experienced, relationship-driven leader to join our growing team as an Assistant Head of School in the Lynnwood area.

At Guidepost Montessori, we believe children deserve an education that inspires independence, curiosity, and confidence. Our mission is to make authentic Montessori education accessible to more families by building exceptional schools led by passionate educators and leaders.

As an Assistant Head of School, you'll play a critical leadership role in creating an outstanding experience for every child, every family, and every team member who walks through our doors. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, improving systems, and helping a school grow, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

The Assistant Head of School partners closely with the Head of School to support the daily operations and long-term success of the campus. This role blends leadership, admissions, operations, customer service, and community engagement into one dynamic position.

Every day looks a little different—but every day you'll help create a school where children thrive, families feel connected, and staff feel supported.

You'll be successful in this role if you are energized by building relationships, taking initiative, finding solutions, and keeping multiple priorities moving forward.

What You'll Do

Create an Exceptional Family Experience

Build meaningful relationships with current and prospective families

Serve as a trusted resource by communicating proactively and resolving questions with professionalism and care

Deliver engaging campus tours that showcase the Guidepost experience

Partner with families throughout the admissions process, helping convert inquiries into enrollments

Foster a welcoming school community through events, communication, and family engagement

Drive Enrollment & Admissions

Own the day-to-day admissions pipeline by managing leads through our CRM

Follow up consistently with prospective families through calls, emails, and personalized communication

Partner with school leadership to achieve enrollment goals

Plan and support community outreach events that generate awareness and new family interest

Monitor enrollment activity and identify opportunities to improve conversion

Lead School Operations

Support daily campus operations, including billing, supply ordering, facility coordination, and vendor communication

Maintain organized systems and accurate records

Coordinate projects while balancing multiple priorities

Identify operational challenges and proactively implement solutions

Help create efficient processes that allow the school to run smoothly

Support School Leadership

Help build a positive, collaborative culture for children, families, and staff

Partner with the Head of School on school initiatives and strategic priorities

Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and a service mindset

Step in where needed to ensure the success of the school

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who is:

A natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service

A proactive self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Comfortable using technology and learning new systems

Solution-oriented with strong critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented while maintaining focus on the bigger picture

An excellent communicator, both written and verbal

Motivated by goals and excited to help grow school enrollment

Qualifications

Director Qualified with 24 ECE or Child Development units

Previous leadership experience in an early childhood education setting

Experience working directly with families and delivering exceptional customer service

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with technology and business systems

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger leadership team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an Admissions Director, School Director, Assistant Director, Administrative Director, or Program Director

Experience driving admissions, enrollment, or sales goals

Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce

Experience with billing or school management software

Montessori experience or Montessori certification

Knowledge of the local community and experience building community partnerships

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Ongoing leadership development and professional growth

Career advancement opportunities within our growing network

A collaborative community of mentors and school leaders

75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost Montessori school

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and your community