Job Description
Job highlights
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Qualifications
The role requires someone who combines warm authority with children, strong operational leadership, and a deep understanding of Montessori philosophy
Classroom teaching experience in a Montessori environment
Strong organizational and operational leadership skills
Ability to build systems and maintain high professional standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be skilled at building systems that support excellence in both classrooms and school operations
Benefits
This position offers the opportunity to help shape and strengthen a thoughtful school community while working closely with an engaged founder and educational team
Responsibilities
The Director of Operations & Montessori Program Administration is responsible for the daily functioning, professional culture, and organizational strength of the school
This individual ensures that classrooms run smoothly, teachers are supported and mentored, families are welcomed into the community, and clear systems are in place that allow the school to grow
The Director must be comfortable supporting classrooms directly, mentoring teachers through observation and modeling, and stepping in to teach when needed during transitions or training periods
School Operations
Oversee the daily operations of the school and ensure smooth, organized functioning
Establish clear routines, procedures, and systems that support teachers and students
Coordinate schedules, classroom flow, and school logistics
Maintain a calm, orderly, and respectful school environment
Teacher Leadership & Development
Mentor and coach teachers in classroom leadership and Montessori practice
Support onboarding and training of new teachers
Provide regular feedback and guidance to strengthen classroom culture
Help build a collaborative, professional teaching team
Guide the school’s growth from Montessori-inspired practices toward deeper Montessori alignment
Support teachers in implementing Montessori work cycles and classroom environments
Help ensure classrooms reflect Montessori principles of independence, order, beauty, and purposeful work
Instructional Leadership & Classroom Support
Work alongside teachers in classrooms when needed to model strong Montessori practice
Demonstrate lessons and guide teachers in implementing effective instruction
Step in to assist or teach during staff transitions, training periods, or when additional classroom support is needed
Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable representative of the school for prospective families
Conduct school tours that clearly communicate the philosophy, culture, and expectations of the program
Support enrollment growth through strong communication and relationship-building
Foster a calm, respectful, and joyful school culture for children
Support teachers in maintaining environments where students experience both freedom and responsibility
Help maintain consistent behavioral expectations across classrooms
Collaboration with the Founder
Work closely with the Founder on school development and program growth
Implement the school’s mission and educational philosophy in daily practice
Help build operational systems that allow the school to function with clarity and excellence
Take initiative and ownership in helping a school grow
Combine warmth with children and clear professional expectations for adults
Enjoy mentoring teachers and developing strong classrooms
Communicate the school’s mission with enthusiasm and clarity
Thrive in a small, collaborative school environment
Be calm, organized, and solution-oriented
The Director of Operations will play a key role in helping Ohr Zahava grow into a mature and thriving Montessori learning environment
Job description
Position Overview
The Director of Operations & Montessori Program Administration is responsible for the daily functioning, professional culture, and organizational strength of the school.
This individual ensures that classrooms run smoothly, teachers are supported and mentored, families are welcomed into the community, and clear systems are in place that allow the school to grow. The role requires someone who combines warm authority with children, strong operational leadership, and a deep understanding of Montessori philosophy.
This is a hands-on leadership role. The Director must be comfortable supporting classrooms directly, mentoring teachers through observation and modeling, and stepping in to teach when needed during transitions or training periods.
Core Responsibilities
School Operations
Oversee the daily operations of the school and ensure smooth, organized functioning
Establish clear routines, procedures, and systems that support teachers and students
Coordinate schedules, classroom flow, and school logistics
Maintain a calm, orderly, and respectful school environment
Teacher Leadership & Development
Mentor and coach teachers in classroom leadership and Montessori practice
Support onboarding and training of new teachers
Provide regular feedback and guidance to strengthen classroom culture
Help build a collaborative, professional teaching team
Montessori Program Development
Guide the school’s growth from Montessori-inspired practices toward deeper Montessori alignment
Support teachers in implementing Montessori work cycles and classroom environments
Help ensure classrooms reflect Montessori principles of independence, order, beauty, and purposeful work
Instructional Leadership & Classroom Support
Work alongside teachers in classrooms when needed to model strong Montessori practice
Demonstrate lessons and guide teachers in implementing effective instruction
Step in to assist or teach during staff transitions, training periods, or when additional classroom support is needed
Admissions & Enrollment Growth
Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable representative of the school for prospective families
Conduct school tours that clearly communicate the philosophy, culture, and expectations of the program
Help guide prospective families through the admissions process
Support enrollment growth through strong communication and relationship-building
School Culture & Student Environment
Foster a calm, respectful, and joyful school culture for children
Support teachers in maintaining environments where students experience both freedom and responsibility
Help maintain consistent behavioral expectations across classrooms
Collaboration with the Founder
Work closely with the Founder on school development and program growth
Implement the school’s mission and educational philosophy in daily practice
Help build operational systems that allow the school to function with clarity and excellence
Qualifications
Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent preferred)
Classroom teaching experience in a Montessori environment
Experience mentoring or supervising teachers preferred
Strong organizational and operational leadership skills
Ability to build systems and maintain high professional standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will:
Take initiative and ownership in helping a school grow
Combine warmth with children and clear professional expectations for adults
Enjoy mentoring teachers and developing strong classrooms
Believe in both structure and student independence
Be skilled at building systems that support excellence in both classrooms and school operations
Communicate the school’s mission with enthusiasm and clarity
Thrive in a small, collaborative school environment
Be calm, organized, and solution-oriented
Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to help shape and strengthen a thoughtful school community while working closely with an engaged founder and educational team. The Director of Operations will play a key role in helping Ohr Zahava grow into a mature and thriving Montessori learning environmen
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
The role requires someone who combines warm authority with children, strong operational leadership, and a deep understanding of Montessori philosophy
Classroom teaching experience in a Montessori environment
Strong organizational and operational leadership skills
Ability to build systems and maintain high professional standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be skilled at building systems that support excellence in both classrooms and school operations
Benefits
This position offers the opportunity to help shape and strengthen a thoughtful school community while working closely with an engaged founder and educational team
Responsibilities
The Director of Operations & Montessori Program Administration is responsible for the daily functioning, professional culture, and organizational strength of the school
This individual ensures that classrooms run smoothly, teachers are supported and mentored, families are welcomed into the community, and clear systems are in place that allow the school to grow
The Director must be comfortable supporting classrooms directly, mentoring teachers through observation and modeling, and stepping in to teach when needed during transitions or training periods
School Operations
Oversee the daily operations of the school and ensure smooth, organized functioning
Establish clear routines, procedures, and systems that support teachers and students
Coordinate schedules, classroom flow, and school logistics
Maintain a calm, orderly, and respectful school environment
Teacher Leadership & Development
Mentor and coach teachers in classroom leadership and Montessori practice
Support onboarding and training of new teachers
Provide regular feedback and guidance to strengthen classroom culture
Help build a collaborative, professional teaching team
Guide the school’s growth from Montessori-inspired practices toward deeper Montessori alignment
Support teachers in implementing Montessori work cycles and classroom environments
Help ensure classrooms reflect Montessori principles of independence, order, beauty, and purposeful work
Instructional Leadership & Classroom Support
Work alongside teachers in classrooms when needed to model strong Montessori practice
Demonstrate lessons and guide teachers in implementing effective instruction
Step in to assist or teach during staff transitions, training periods, or when additional classroom support is needed
Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable representative of the school for prospective families
Conduct school tours that clearly communicate the philosophy, culture, and expectations of the program
Support enrollment growth through strong communication and relationship-building
Foster a calm, respectful, and joyful school culture for children
Support teachers in maintaining environments where students experience both freedom and responsibility
Help maintain consistent behavioral expectations across classrooms
Collaboration with the Founder
Work closely with the Founder on school development and program growth
Implement the school’s mission and educational philosophy in daily practice
Help build operational systems that allow the school to function with clarity and excellence
Take initiative and ownership in helping a school grow
Combine warmth with children and clear professional expectations for adults
Enjoy mentoring teachers and developing strong classrooms
Communicate the school’s mission with enthusiasm and clarity
Thrive in a small, collaborative school environment
Be calm, organized, and solution-oriented
The Director of Operations will play a key role in helping Ohr Zahava grow into a mature and thriving Montessori learning environment
Job description
Position Overview
The Director of Operations & Montessori Program Administration is responsible for the daily functioning, professional culture, and organizational strength of the school.
This individual ensures that classrooms run smoothly, teachers are supported and mentored, families are welcomed into the community, and clear systems are in place that allow the school to grow. The role requires someone who combines warm authority with children, strong operational leadership, and a deep understanding of Montessori philosophy.
This is a hands-on leadership role. The Director must be comfortable supporting classrooms directly, mentoring teachers through observation and modeling, and stepping in to teach when needed during transitions or training periods.
Core Responsibilities
School Operations
Oversee the daily operations of the school and ensure smooth, organized functioning
Establish clear routines, procedures, and systems that support teachers and students
Coordinate schedules, classroom flow, and school logistics
Maintain a calm, orderly, and respectful school environment
Teacher Leadership & Development
Mentor and coach teachers in classroom leadership and Montessori practice
Support onboarding and training of new teachers
Provide regular feedback and guidance to strengthen classroom culture
Help build a collaborative, professional teaching team
Montessori Program Development
Guide the school’s growth from Montessori-inspired practices toward deeper Montessori alignment
Support teachers in implementing Montessori work cycles and classroom environments
Help ensure classrooms reflect Montessori principles of independence, order, beauty, and purposeful work
Instructional Leadership & Classroom Support
Work alongside teachers in classrooms when needed to model strong Montessori practice
Demonstrate lessons and guide teachers in implementing effective instruction
Step in to assist or teach during staff transitions, training periods, or when additional classroom support is needed
Admissions & Enrollment Growth
Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable representative of the school for prospective families
Conduct school tours that clearly communicate the philosophy, culture, and expectations of the program
Help guide prospective families through the admissions process
Support enrollment growth through strong communication and relationship-building
School Culture & Student Environment
Foster a calm, respectful, and joyful school culture for children
Support teachers in maintaining environments where students experience both freedom and responsibility
Help maintain consistent behavioral expectations across classrooms
Collaboration with the Founder
Work closely with the Founder on school development and program growth
Implement the school’s mission and educational philosophy in daily practice
Help build operational systems that allow the school to function with clarity and excellence
Qualifications
Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent preferred)
Classroom teaching experience in a Montessori environment
Experience mentoring or supervising teachers preferred
Strong organizational and operational leadership skills
Ability to build systems and maintain high professional standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will:
Take initiative and ownership in helping a school grow
Combine warmth with children and clear professional expectations for adults
Enjoy mentoring teachers and developing strong classrooms
Believe in both structure and student independence
Be skilled at building systems that support excellence in both classrooms and school operations
Communicate the school’s mission with enthusiasm and clarity
Thrive in a small, collaborative school environment
Be calm, organized, and solution-oriented
Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to help shape and strengthen a thoughtful school community while working closely with an engaged founder and educational team. The Director of Operations will play a key role in helping Ohr Zahava grow into a mature and thriving Montessori learning environmen
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