Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Compliance Specialist
Full Time, Salary- Exempt

Hybrid, with regular travel to our schools (3/4 days/week in the field)

Help keep our schools safe, inspection-ready, and thriving.

At Apple Montessori Schools, we believe high-quality programs are built in highly compliant environments. We’re looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our operations team. You’ll be the partner our school leaders count on to stay ahead of state regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies, with one goal at the center of it all: the safety and well-being of every child in our care.

This isn’t a “gotcha” auditor role. You’ll help build a positive culture of compliance across Apple. You’ll coach and support school teams so that compliance becomes part of everyday practice, not a scramble before an inspection.

What You’ll Do

School Compliance Monitoring & Audits

• Conduct scheduled and unannounced school visits and audits against DCF/DOE regulations, accreditation standards (Middle States, IACET, American Montessori Society), and Apple policies
• Document findings and deliver clear assessment reports to field leaders
• Track corrective action plans to completion and confirm issues are resolved
• Help schools prepare for state inspections, licensing renewals, and accreditation reviews
• Support timely responses to citing agencies and ensure documentation is properly filed

Records, Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain compliance records for all schools, including licenses, inspection reports, staff file requirements, and renewal deadlines
• Own the compliance tracking system keeping data accurate and accessible
• Prepare regular compliance reports and KPI updates for leadership, flagging risks and trends

Policies, Procedures & Training

• Help review, maintain, and communicate school policies and procedures
• Partner with field leadership and our training team to deliver compliance training and refreshers
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for school leaders with compliance questions

New School Openings

• Support licensing applications and requirements for new schools
• Help our new school “Go-Team” with compliance readiness, including training, required postings, and documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (architects, contractors) to make sure new schools meet Apple design standards and DCF/DOE requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• 3–5 years of experience in early childhood education operations, licensing, compliance, or quality assurance
• Working knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations, including DCF and DOE school requirements
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle deadlines across multiple schools
• Strong observational skills and the ability to document findings clearly and objectively
• A coaching mindset, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with compliance tracking systems or childcare management software is a plus

Working Conditions

• Regular travel to Apple Montessori schools; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required
• Full range of motion, including bending, sitting, standing, and walking during school visits

Reports to: SVP of Operations 

What we Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• Holiday Pay
• Childcare Discounts 
• 401k
• Verizon Wireless Discount

If you care about children’s safety and know how to bring people along rather than just hand them a checklist, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Apple Montessori Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.