Western Heights Montessori Academy is a well-established Montessori school that has seven campuses located across Mississauga and Oakville. We are looking for a Director to oversee all aspects of the school, from staff leadership and family engagement to regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This position is ideal for someone who combines hands-on childcare expertise with strong leadership skills to create a thriving school environment. Competitive salary plus performance based bonus and comprehensive health benefits are offered to the selected candidate.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the general operation of one or multiple campuses.
• Work with the Program Advisor, the Region, and the Health department to always be in compliance with the Ministry and Government requirements.
• Conduct school tours to prospective parents.
• Manage the performance of a team consisting of 10+ educators.
• Set clear expectations and keep the team motivated, unified, and focused on Montessori principles.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain a positive, respectful workplace culture.
• Lead and inspire educators by modeling professionalism, positivity, and commitment to excellence.
• Foster a school culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure an enriched curriculum is implemented across all classrooms.
• Plan and implement key events for the school - graduation, holiday concert, etc.
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with families.

Qualification:

• ECE or Montessori diploma preferred.
• Proven leadership experience, including supervising and motivating a larger team in a childcare or educational setting.
• Strong ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and inspire staff performance.
• Excellent business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Standard First Aid CPR C+ certification.
• Criminal background check and immunization up to date.
• Passion for working with children and fostering a positive, collaborative school culture.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Bonus scheme
• Education reimbursement
• Vacation & paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Childcare

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

• Describe your leadership experience in child care settings

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Montessori Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-2

• Supervise the general operation of one or multiple campuses.
• Work with the Program Advisor, the Region, and the Health department to always be in compliance with the Ministry and Government requirements.
• Conduct school tours to prospective parents.
• Manage the performance of a team consisting of 10+ educators.
• Set clear expectations and keep the team motivated, unified, and focused on Montessori principles.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain a positive, respectful workplace culture.
• Lead and inspire educators by modeling professionalism, positivity, and commitment to excellence.
• Foster a school culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure an enriched curriculum is implemented across all classrooms.
• Plan and implement key events for the school - graduation, holiday concert, etc.
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with families