Children's Director

At Lake Country School, we believe that everything in a school exists to protect and strengthen one relationship above all others: the relationship between guide and student. That belief is not just a value statement – it shapes every decision we make.

We are seeking an exceptional Children's House Director to serve as the pedagogical leader of our Primary program – the guardian of Montessori excellence and the trusted presence that faculty and families rely on every day. This is a role for someone who lights up walking into a prepared environment, who can coach a first-year guide through a tricky presentation and sit with a veteran teacher to reimagine their classroom culture, often in the same afternoon.

If you are a Montessori leader who believes that excellence is built through relationships – not mandates – and who is ready to help shape the long-term direction of a beloved program, we want to hear from you.

Lake Country School (LCS) is a vibrant Montessori community serving students from Children s House through Junior High, including a unique Land School program. We are committed to Montessori fidelity, a strong faculty culture, meaningful family partnerships, and a deep commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Justice. Our urban and rural campuses offer a rich and distinctive educational environment, and our community is passionate, engaged, and mission-driven.

The Children s House Director is the pedagogical leader and primary administrator for our Children s House level, working in close partnership with the Assistant Head of School. This is a highly visible, classroom-focused leadership role – you will spend meaningful time every day observing, modeling, and coaching guides and assistants, ensuring that Montessori philosophy is not only understood but consistently and skillfully implemented in practice.

You will be both the coach on the sideline and the strategist in the room – building deep trust with faculty, balancing support with accountability, and communicating with clarity, empathy, and professionalism across the entire Children s House community. You will also be a key voice in shaping the long-term vision of the program as a member of the school s leadership team.

• Maintain a strong daily presence in classrooms – observing, coaching, and providing real-time support
• Provide frequent, specific, and actionable feedback grounded in Montessori principles and child development
• Lead formal evaluation cycles, including goal-setting, observation, feedback, and growth planning
• Provide targeted support for new or developing teachers, including more frequent observation and coaching
• Build and sustain a culture of trust, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the level

• Maintain visibility of children across classrooms through regular observation and collaboration with faculty
• Support guides in interpreting behavior and developmental needs through a Montessori lens
• Step in directly to support complex classroom or child-specific situations when needed
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Children s House families, with a regular cadence of communication
• Partner with families to address concerns in a solution-oriented, calm, and collaborative manner

• Serve as a key member of the school leadership team, representing Children s House in strategic planning
• Oversee daily operations, hiring, onboarding, and state licensing compliance for the Children s House program
• Partner with Admissions to support enrollment goals, tours, and student placement
• Maintain relationships with Montessori training centers and the broader Montessori community
• Advance the school s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Justice through leadership and practice

• Montessori trained and certified at the Primary level (AMI preferred)
• At least 3-5 years of experience teaching in a Primary/Children s House environment
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of educators
• A relationship-builder who leads with trust, presence, and accountability
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