Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager

Beginning September 2026

ABOUT US:
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 315 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:

As a member of the Advancement Team the Marketing & Communications Manager serves as the operational engine of Kingsleys Marketing & Communications department. Working in partnership with the Director this position transforms strategic priorities into high-quality communications that strengthen the Schools brand and engage prospective families current families alumni donors faculty and staff.

This role manages day-to-day marketing operations coordinates projects across departments and ensures that communications are timely visually compelling accurate and aligned with Kingsleys brand standards.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Proficiency with social media Mailchimp Hubspot and other digital marketing tools.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience with or ability to learn basic photo and video editing skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and respect for all members of our community.
• Maintains confidentiality acts with discretion and treats School equipment and community members with care.

Primary Responsibilities

Marketing Operations

• • • Manage day-to-day implementation of the Schools marketing and communications plan.
    • Coordinate marketing requests and project timelines across departments.
    • Maintain the departments communications calendar and production schedule.
    • Ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
    
    

Digital Marketing

• • • Manage Kingsleys website including routine content updates and quality assurance.
    • Manage the Schools social media presence and publishing schedule.
    • Coordinate digital advertising implementation and monitor campaign performance.
    • Maintain Kingsleys presence on external review platforms (Google Niche GreatSchools etc.).
    • Support HubSpot CRM management and digital marketing initiatives.
    
    

Content Creation

• • • Create engaging written photographic graphic and video content for print and digital communications including social media posts event collateral programs signage brochures flyers postcards supporting marketing materials and major institutional publications such as the Annual Impact Report.
    • Produce e-newsletters email communications social media content and website stories.
    • Design marketing materials supporting Admissions Development Auxiliary Programs and school initiatives.
    • Lead the production of the Yearbook
    
    

Asset & Brand Management

• • • Coordinate photography and videography including scheduling vendors and managing permissions.
    • Maintain the Schools digital asset library.
    • Ensure all communications adhere to Kingsleys visual identity and editorial standards.
    • Coordinate production of promotional materials and branded merchandise.
    
    

Communications Support

• • • Manage distribution lists and communication platforms.
    • Coordinate routine school communications newsletters and announcements.
    • Proofread and edit communications from departments across the School.
    • Assist with Head of School and leadership communications as assigned.
    
    

Event Marketing and Staffing

• • • Support marketing and communications for Admissions Development and community events.
    • Coordinate event signage collateral photography and promotional materials.
    • Capture and share stories from school events across communication channels.
    • Staff evening and weekend events as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Graphic Design Journalism or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of marketing or communications experience.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills.
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite HubSpot (or similar CRM) Mailchimp (or similar email platform) and content management systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with photography videography and digital asset management preferred.
• Highly collaborative with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

TO APPLY CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position with an overview of
• your background and experience
• Three professional references

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 $60000 to $78000.

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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The School is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Experience:

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