Education Director

The Education Director serves as the instructional leader of Mountain City Public Montessori, guiding a high-quality Montessori and standards-aligned academic program. This role supports instructional quality, educator growth, and the thoughtful use of data to strengthen student learning. Working within a shared, participatory leadership model, the Education Director partners with staff and the Board to steward the school’s educational vision while supporting educators in continuously developing their practice through coaching, collaboration, and reflection. This role is deeply focused on helping educators do their best work with children and contributing to a strong, connected school community. Reports to: Board of Directors Supervises: Lead Guides, Assistant Guides, Creative Expression Teachers, Montessori Teaching & Learning Coordinator Key Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership Support high-quality Montessori and standards-aligned instruction across the school Provide coaching, observation, and feedback to support educator growth Partner with educators to strengthen instructional practices and academic programming Academic Strategy & Data Lead school improvement planning and academic strategy Support the use of academic and assessment data to inform decisions Provide oversight of the school’s MTSS framework for academic support Assessment & Accountability Oversee schoolwide testing systems and processes Ensure alignment with North Carolina academic and testing expectations Staff Growth & Support Lead educator evaluation, professional development, and licensure support Supervise and support education staff, including hiring and performance development Foster a culture of continuous learning, reflection, and growth Family & Community Engagement Partner with Guides and families to support student learning Help families understand Montessori philosophy, instruction, and assessment practices Culture & Collaborative Leadership Contribute to and help steward the school’s participatory leadership model Support collaborative decision-making and shared ownership of the academic program Promote a culture grounded in Montessori values, equity, and respect Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience Experience supporting or coaching educators Understanding of Montessori philosophy and its alignment with academic standards Experience with data-informed instruction and student support systems (MTSS) Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Master’s degree in education or leadership Experience in a school leadership or instructional coaching role North Carolina licensure (or ability to obtain) Experience in a public Montessori setting Experience supervising educators

Salary : $60,000 - $78,000