Director of Early Childhood Programs

Administrator/Head of School, Other Administration,

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School

Start Date: July 1, 2022

Position: Full-time, 12 months.

The Director of Early Childhood Programs works closely with the Assistant Head of School, Head of School and Senior Administrative Team to support and deliver a challenging and engaging curriculum to children in our Twos and Primary Programs. The Director of Early Childhood Programs will lead the ongoing work to develop and assess the program in accordance with the school’s Strategic Plan, and manage a staff consisting of the program’s Teaching Teams and the Preschool Consultant.

Requirements

Montessori teaching credential and Masters degree

A minimum of 10 years of educational including supervisory experience, ideally with a Montessori and/or independent school 

NY State Teacher Certification

Experience working with state and/or local health departments on requirements and practices

Knowledge of educational best practices, specifically for children ages two through six. 

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to articulate ongoing progress toward program goals 

Organizational skills, capabilities for self‐direction, flexibility and practicality to respond to changing priorities and unexpected situations 

Salary is competitive and based on experience and qualifications. For more information about this position, please visit http://employment.bhmsny.org. 

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.