Montessori Education Director

Full-Time | Director-Level Leadership | Rockwall and Sachse Tx

About Fractal Education Group

Fractal Education Group owns and operates distinctive early education schools designed to inspire children, families, and communities across Texas.

Our schools are more than childcare centers—they are experiential learning destinations built around strong educational programs, meaningful relationships, and unique school identities. We partner with established, independent-branded schools and help them grow while preserving the qualities that make each school special.

As we continue to grow across Texas, we are seeking an experienced Multi-Site Montessori Education Director to help us build and maintain exceptional classroom experiences across multiple schools.

About the Role

The Multi-Site Education Director (MSED) is a senior instructional leader responsible for classroom quality, teacher development, curriculum implementation, and performance across multiple Fractal schools.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Montessori education leader who is passionate about high-quality early childhood education and has the ability to coach teachers, develop educational leaders, analyze classroom performance, and maintain consistent instructional standards across multiple locations.

The MSED will work closely with the school administration teams to strengthen curriculum, instructional practices, teacher development, and overall classroom quality.

Montessori experience and education are required for this position. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice and be able to effectively coach and support Montessori educators.

What You’ll Do

Curriculum & Montessori Instructional Quality

• Lead the implementation and quality of curriculum and instruction across assigned schools.
• Ensure classroom practices reflect high-quality Montessori principles and meet the developmental needs of all children.
• Partner with the VP of School Quality to develop and implement curriculum and instructional practices.
• Collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment among curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom expectations.
• Support the implementation of Fractal Education academic systems and structures.
• Monitor classroom environments and instructional practices to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Teacher Coaching & Development

• Observe, assess, coach, and develop teachers across multiple classrooms and schools.
• Provide hands-on mentorship to teachers in lesson planning, classroom implementation, observation, assessment, and Montessori practice.
• Identify areas for improvement and create actionable coaching plans.
• Facilitate professional development and training opportunities for teaching staff.
• Help teachers strengthen their instructional practice and grow toward full effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Montessori Leadership

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource and instructional leader for Montessori teachers and school leadership.
• Support teachers in maintaining authentic, developmentally appropriate Montessori practices.
• Help ensure Montessori classroom environments are purposeful, organized, engaging, and aligned with Montessori philosophy.
• Coach staff on observation, individualized learning, independence, classroom management, and appropriate Montessori materials and practices.
• Help preserve and strengthen each school's educational identity while maintaining Fractal's standards for quality.

Onboarding & Mentorship

• Support the onboarding of new instructional staff.
• Ensure new teachers receive consistent initial training and classroom support.
• Pair new teachers with appropriate mentors and monitor their progress.
• Establish clear expectations for new educators and provide ongoing coaching during their transition into the classroom.

Data, Performance & Reporting

• Monitor and analyze student and classroom performance data.
• Use data and observations to identify instructional needs and develop targeted action plans.
• Track classroom quality and teacher performance across assigned schools.
• Report classroom performance metrics and progress to the VP of School Quality.
• Manage and support the performance of Education Directors and classroom teams against Fractal and Texas Rising Star standards.

Multi-Site Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with the school administration team and Area Directors at each school.
• Support consistent implementation of Fractal standards and expectations across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with school leadership to accomplish site-level educational and programmatic priorities.
• Travel regularly between assigned schools to provide leadership, coaching, and support.

Community & Culture

• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, educators, and school leaders.
• Serve as a visible and positive role model for teaching staff.
• Help create a culture where educators feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.
• Champion high standards for early childhood education while respecting the unique identity of each school.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Montessori Education, Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
• Professional Montessori experience is required.
• 5 years of experience in early childhood education, including instructional leadership, Montessori leadership, or director-level experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Montessori philosophy, methodology, and classroom practices.
• Demonstrated experience observing, coaching, mentoring, and developing teachers.
• Experience using classroom observations and performance data to improve instructional quality.
• Strong understanding of curriculum implementation, lesson planning, classroom assessment, and child development.
• Knowledge of Texas Rising Star (TRS) standards and the path toward 4-star certification.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, school leaders, families, and administrative teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between assigned DFW schools.

Preferred:

• Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education, or a related field.
• Montessori certification or credential from a recognized Montessori organization.
• Experience leading Montessori programs or multiple Montessori classrooms.
• Experience managing multiple schools or developing other educational leaders.
• Experience working toward or maintaining Texas Rising Star 4-star standards.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by:

• High-quality Montessori classroom environments and instructional practices.
• Achievement and maintenance of Texas Rising Star 4-star standards at assigned schools.
• Improved classroom quality and teacher performance.
• Measurable student progress toward academic and developmental goals.
• Strong teacher retention and successful onboarding of new educators.
• High-quality, consistent professional development across teaching teams.
• Strong performance and development of Education Directors and classroom leaders.
• A culture of continuous improvement across all assigned schools.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the quality of Montessori education across a growing network of Texas schools.
• Direct partnership with the VP of School Quality on curriculum and instructional practices.
• A mission-driven organization focused on children, families, and educators.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative leadership environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple early childhood communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fractal Education Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are an experienced Montessori educational leader who is passionate about developing teachers, strengthening classrooms, and creating exceptional early learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $60,200.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,200 - $65,000