Children's Director

Riverbend School is a Pre-K through 8th Grade Montessori school in the Boston Metrowest area with approximately 200 students and 50 staff members. Our mission of innovation and excellence in Montessori education depends on the talent, creativity, and commitment of our dedicated team. Riverbend features a warm, welcoming community that is built around a culture of belonging. Families are actively engaged in their children’s education, making this a truly energizing place to work.

We offer generous benefits, professional development opportunities, and Montessori training support to help each member of our team grow in their career.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Montessori leader to run a dynamic and caring Children's House division. The building was purpose-built for Montessori education in 2014 and features 4 toddler and 4 primary classrooms, each with dedicated adjacent outdoor learning spaces. The new Director will inherit an invested and professional faculty, many of whom either possess or are pursuing their Montessori certification, with a balance of veteran, mid-career and early-career experience.

They will join a high-functioning school leadership team and will be an integral partner in a bold vision for the future of Riverbend.

Position:
Children’s House Director

Reports to:

Head of School

Classification:
Exempt

Supervises:
Children’s House faculty, floaters, substitutes, Administrative Assistant

The Children’s House Director is responsible for all academic, student and parental needs for students and their teachers in the Children’s House (Toddler through Kindergarten). The Director works in collaboration with all other administrators to ensure the Children’s House program has robust enrollment and a strong reputation within the Riverbend community and in the Early Childhood learning community at large.

• Experience working in an early childhood school setting for a minimum of 5 years and direct teaching experience
• Understanding of/appreciation for the Montessori philosophy (training strongly preferred)
• Experience with curriculum development, supervision and evaluation, professional development, and enrollment management
• Ability to relate to multiple constituencies - staff, students, families, and contracted professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must exhibit a keen sense of collaboration
• Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

• Bachelor’s Degree;
  Advanced degree in education or related field preferred

The Director is responsible for oversight of the Children’s House program. They lead the Children’s House faculty in the creation and administration of curriculum, pedagogy, support, and all other education matters related to the Toddler through Kindergarten program during the school year and summer. The Director interfaces with students and families related to academic support needs and/or behavioral issues. The Children’s House Director is an administrative leader who reports to the Head of School.

• Support Riverbend faculty through oversight of curriculum, regular observations and feedback, and working with students and families on academic and/or behavioral needs
• Establish strong relationships with students and families through timely communications, attending school events, and greeting them at drop-off and pick-up
• Attend and help coordinate Parent Association and Room Parent programs throughout the school year