Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education

Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education

Beginning July 1 2026

ABOUT US:
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Bostons historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind hands and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers confident learners and empathetic citizens. A diverse equitable and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming our professional development and our hiring admissions and governance practices. Kingsleys high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation development and growth.

DESCRIPTION:

Kingsley is seeking a dynamic collaborative and forward-thinking administrator to contribute to our Montessori Early Childhood Education Program. The ideal candidate will be a positive solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a team-oriented environment is deeply committed to Montessori principles and is passionate about cultivating a supportive respectful and joyful learning community. This 12-month position will work closely with the Director to nurture an empathetic atmosphere that fosters the growth and development of both students and staff. The Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education will report directly to the Director of Early Childhood Education and will assist with the day-to-day management and supervision of early childhood operations teachers and students.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Partner with the Director to provide guidance vision and direction for the school ensuring an enriching inclusive environment for children families and staff.
• Assist the Director of Early Childhood Education in fostering a culture of kindness mutual respect and professional growth among staff preserving developing and fulfilling the schools Montessori philosophy and objectives.
• Develop strong positive relationships with families ensuring open empathetic and consistent communication regarding student progress school events and addressing concerns as they arise.
• Assist in the development implementation and ongoing refinement of a developmentally appropriate Montessori curriculum that supports children in meeting educational benchmarks and milestones ensuring individualized learning experiences that foster cognitive social and emotional growth.
• Oversee and provide support for students teachers and families in response to challenging student behaviors offering guidance resources and interventions as necessary.
• Assist the Director of Early Childhood Education in reading editing and providing feedback on winter and spring Progress Report narratives ensuring they accurately reflect the development of each child.
• Conduct student and faculty classroom observations to assess both individual and group needs ensuring alignment with Montessori practices and addressing any areas for growth or improvement.
• Ensure that each childs individual needs are met through careful observation guidance and support fostering the Montessori principles of independence respect and a love of learning.
• Supervise and coordinate the planning and execution of all field trips moving-up events and other school-wide activities ensuring they align with the Montessori philosophy and create enriching experiences for the children.
• Assist the Director of Early Childhood Education in creating meeting agendas and facilitating faculty and team meetings ensuring effective communication collaboration and professional development.
• Act as the Director of Early Childhood Education in the Directors absence providing leadership and ensuring the smooth operation of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree required and MA degree in education preferred
• Minimum of five years teaching experience with some administrative responsibilities preferred
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
• Possess strong leadership skills to effectively problem-solve guide and coach staff in best practices and support a school climate that promotes effective teaching and learning for all students
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education
• Familiarity with and/or an interest in learning more about Montessori pedagogy (American Montessori Society/Association Montessori Internationale teaching credentials are a plus but are not required)

TO APPLY CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Salaries for full-time teachers typically range from $55000 to $90000 with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer builds a stronger school community develops a sense of collaboration and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Director