Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development

Westfield, NJ

Reports To:

Executive Director of Education

Status:
Full‑time, salaried, exempt

Apple Montessori Schools is a growing network of schools committed to high-quality, premium Montessori education. We honor the core principles of the method while drawing on current early childhood research, inclusive practice, and what today’s families need. Our educators are the heart of our schools, and we invest in their growth through strong training, coaching, and leadership opportunities.

The Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development is a key leader for a group of our schools. You’ll keep teaching consistent and high quality across the region by developing Education Directors and teaching staff through onboarding, coaching, and professional development. As the most visible example of our Montessori approach in the region, you’ll also take a hands‑on role in enrollment, leading family tours and helping each school reach its goals.

• Model and champion our Montessori approach, setting a clear standard for great practice in every classroom across the region
• Take a hands‑on role in enrollment, partnering with Education Directors and operations leadership to meet enrollment and retention goals
• Personally lead family tours, follow up with prospective families, and guide them through the enrollment process
• Train staff to give consistent, high‑quality tours, and represent our schools at open houses and community events
• Serve as the primary instructional coach for Education Directors through regular coaching sessions, classroom reviews, and feedback
• Evaluate Education Directors on instructional leadership and growth, in partnership with education leadership
• Approve time off and plan coverage for Education Directors during extended absences
• Design and lead onboarding for new teaching staff, including a 12‑month development plan that supplements Montessori certification
• Onboard new Education Directors in partnership with the Executive Director of Education
• Create clear training pathways for educators at every stage of experience
• Plan and facilitate regional professional development days focused on Montessori pedagogy, curriculum, and early childhood best practices
• Use feedback and data on teaching quality, staff satisfaction, and retention to measure and improve training
• Share insights and recommendations with leadership on strengths and priorities across the region
• Build and manage a digital library of training materials and resources for the region

• A values‑driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
• Join a mission‑driven team in a growing organization
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that balances time in schools with focused work from home
• Medical benefits through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Allows eligible employees to receive employer‑funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance through Wishbone
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work‑life balance
• 65% Childcare Discount
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Montessori certification (AMS, AMI, NAMC, or equivalent), required
• At least 10 years of experience in early childhood education
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, across multiple sites
• Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and a commitment to a Montessori approach
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the warmth to connect with families and staff
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