Children’s House Director
Harborlight Montessori, Beverly MA
Administrative
Description
Position: Children’s House Director (‘25-’26 School Year- Starts July 1, 2025)
Reports to: The Head of School
Hours: Full-Time, Exempt
Description: Harborlight Montessori is seeking a compassionate, organized, and joyful leader to serve as our Children’s House Director. We are looking for a skilled communicator with adults and children, someone who approaches their work with empathy, flexibility, and professionalism. As a dedicated Montessorian, you bring a developmental lens to your interactions with children and a commitment to best practices in diversity, equity, and belonging. Our Children’s House program has seven classrooms, an outdoor classroom and two playgrounds.
Qualifications
Ideal leaders will reflect:
A commitment to Montessori philosophy, with Montessori credentials.
A commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community of teachers, students and families.
Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
Qualities of a dynamic school leader:
Flexible
Organized
Direct but Compassionate/Empathetic
High standards of professionalism
Approachable
Team building skills
Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree or higher preferred.
EEC Director Certification preferred.
Experience in school leadership.
At least 5 years of teaching in a CH Montessori environment.
Benefits
Salary commensurate with credentials and experience; benefits include ongoing professional development, health and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays and vacation time, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Contact Information
To Apply: Candidates should send a letter, resume, leadership philosophy statement and three written references to: Michael Bowler, Head of School c/o careers@harborlight.net