Education Director

Description

Location: Towaco and Kinnelon, NJ

Education Director

At Apple Montessori Schools, our mission is to nurture the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. The Education Specialist plays a pivotal role in the educational aspects of Apple Montessori’s program. This position is responsible for participating in family events, reviewing communication between staff and families, ensuring educational excellence, and driving quality outcomes for both students and teachers.

We're seeking a passionate educator who thrives in both child-centered and adult learning environments. If you believe in the transformative power of Montessori education, are a natural mentor, and excel in clear, compassionate communication, we’d love to connect with you. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Family Engagement and Communication: At Apple Montessori Schools, we value the partnership between families and our school. Our Education Specialists foster a communicative, supportive atmosphere, ensuring families are informed through events like Back to School Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and workshops.
• Teacher Mentorship & Professional Development: Coach and mentor teachers in curriculum, classroom management, and development. Provide feedback, lead professional development, evaluate performance, and support onboarding and training completion.
• Program Quality & Compliance: Oversee assessments and staff training, ensure compliance with standards, and monitor classrooms for safety and curriculum alignment. Track student interventions, support incident reviews, manage inventories, review lesson plans, and maintain clean, well-equipped learning environments.
• Staff Management & Leadership: Support staff retention by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and serving as a trusted resource for teachers. Ensure staff complete required professional development hours.

What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

• A values-driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
• Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
  • Allows eligible employees to receive employer-funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance through Wishbone
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (for eligible employees)
• 65% Childcare Discount
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education, or a related field is required.
• Montessori certification at the Early Childhood level (AMS, AMI, NAMC or equivalent) is preferred or willing to be obtained.
• Minimum of 3 years in early childhood education.
• 1 year of experience as a supervisor or coordinator.
• Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and methods.
• Strong mentorship and communication skills.
• Experience with educational technology and administrative tools (e.g., ProCare, Salesforce, Vector, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills to engage with staff, parents, and the broader community.
• Flexibility with scheduling and location as this role requires travel to multi-site as well as opening and closing shifts.