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Apple Montessori Schools is hiring an Associate Director of School - Early Childhood Education. This role involves partnering with the School Director to lead daily operations, supervise and coach staff, manage enrollment and family relations, ensure compliance and safety, and collaborate with leadership to drive school performance and improvement.

Highlights

Lead daily school operations and culture in partnership with the School Director.
Serve as primary backup to the School Director and assume leadership in their absence.
Supervise, coach, and hold educators accountable for performance and standards.
Manage enrollment goals, family retention, and resolve escalated family concerns.
Oversee licensing compliance, health & safety standards, and audit readiness.
Analyze school metrics and support staffing, enrollment, and quality action plans.
Collaborate with regional and corporate leaders to implement initiatives and improvement plans.
Required skills include proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based applications.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and at least 3 years of managerial and school experience.
Compensation ranges from $53,000 to $61,000 annually.

Associate Director of School - Early Childhood Education Full Description

Associate Director of School - Early Childhood Education
Mt. Laurel Township, NJ

Description

Associate Director of School

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Make a difference working at a company that nurtures the whole child!

Are you a natural at inspiring and leading a team of passionate teachers? Do you excel at building relationships with families and developing a bright future and love of learning for your students?

If you answered YES to these questions, apply to be a Associate Director at Apple Montessori Schools, the largest Montessori in the area.

As a member of our management team, some of your responsibilities will include:

Partner with the School Director in leading the school’s daily operations, culture, and overall performance.
Serve as the Director’s primary backup and assume leadership responsibility in the Director’s absence.
Supervise, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance, professionalism, and classroom standards.
Support employee relations matters, performance conversations, and corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
Help lead scheduling, onboarding, retention, and professional development.
Share ownership of enrollment, family retention, tour conversion, and school revenue goals.
Manage escalated family concerns and ensure timely, professional resolution.
Oversee licensing compliance, health and safety practices, required documentation, and audit readiness.
Analyze school metrics and support action plans related to staffing, enrollment, quality, and operational performance.
Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to implement organizational initiatives and school improvement plans.
Maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the school and ensure consistent execution of Apple Montessori Schools’ standards.

What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you:

Discover our company values: Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
Apple Academy and our ongoing professional development program will give you the tools you need to succeed
Our philosophy is “Do what you love. Love what you do” because we make a real meaningful difference in the lives of children
Paid time off that helps create a work-life balance for eligible employees
Eligible staff members can receive up to 50% off tuition for each child enrolling in one of our schools
Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts
Career Path Opportunities – Grow with Apple!
Staff Appreciation Days because our employee’s rock!

As an IACET Accredited Provider, (Apple Montessori Schools) offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard."

"(Apple Montessori Schools) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training."

Requirements

Ready to apply? Below are our requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
A minimum 3 years’ managerial experience.
A minimum 3 years of experience in a school setting.
Capacity to understand and manage center staffing, enrollment and inventory.
Ability to respond effectively and appropriately in different situations.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to current and prospective families.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate with staff effectively.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications

Salary Description

$53,000 - $61,000 annually

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