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