Head of Programme Management

Elementary Program Director, Abintra Montessori The Elementary Program Director provides strategic, instructional, and operational leadership for the Elementary program at Abintra Montessori. As a senior member of the Leadership Team, this role ensures program excellence, Montessori fidelity, curriculum alignment, staff development, regulatory compliance, and strong family engagement. The Elementary Program Director oversees all aspects of the Elementary program, including academics, staffing, scheduling, enrollment support, community building, and long‑range planning, while collaborating closely with school leadership to advance the mission and vision of Abintra Montessori.
Collaborates With: Other Program Directors, Director of Inclusion, Administrative Director and Parent Support, Business Director, Front Office Manager, and Facilities Manager.
Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
Reimbursement for state licensing requirements

Note: Benefits reflect Abintra Montessori’s commitment to supporting staff growth, wellbeing, and professional standing in the Montessori community.
RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Administration Serve as a member of Abintra Montessori’s Leadership Team, representing the Elementary program at weekly Leadership Team and Administrative meetings.
guide planning, discussion, decision‑making, and implementation.
Collaborate with Leadership Team to support campus‑wide community‑building initiatives.
Communicate Elementary program needs, priorities, and facility requirements to the HOS and Facilities Manager.
Curriculum & Academic Oversight Lead the review, documentation, and implementation of the Elementary curriculum scope and sequence, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment.
lead forward planning for the upcoming academic year.
Collaborate with the HOS to review, revise, and edit Elementary progress reports prior to distribution to families.
Partner with the Primary Program Director to support Primary‑to‑Elementary alignment and outreach opportunities.
Implement orientation for new Elementary Assistant employees and coordinate ongoing Montessori professional development.
Program Operations & Scheduling Create and oversee the master schedule for the Elementary program, including classroom schedules, specialist services, and parent education programming.
Family Engagement, Enrollment & Community Events Schedule and oversee new student visits and manage new parent communications.
Plan, organize, and supervise Elementary community events (e.g., parent potlucks, breakfasts, plays, field trips, and Elementary overnight experiences).
Compliance, Accreditation & Resource Management Coordinate documentation and administrative requirements for accreditation (e.g., Ensure the Elementary program complies with local state licensing requirements.
REQUIREMENTS Deep understanding, commitment, and passion for authentic Montessori pedagogy and the Elementary scope and sequence
Montessori Lower & Upper Elementary AMI or AMS diploma REQUIRED.
Personal and professional integrity, compassion for others, and a student‑centered approach.
Bachelor of Arts or Science required; Five years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori Elementary classroom.
Experience creating, organizing, and implementing parent education that builds understanding of a child’s work in a Montessori environment and how that work can be supported at home.
Experience mentoring and collaborating with Montessori staff to inspire professional and personal growth.
ABOUT ABINTRA MONTESSORI Abintra Montessori is dedicated to providing an authentic Montessori education that honors each child’s natural development and individuality. We strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and collaborative community where families are partners in learning, and where educators are supported to grow professionally within a thriving Montessori environment.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their Montessori leadership experience, curriculum philosophy, and fit with Abintra Montessori’s mission.
Applications can be submitted through Abintra Montessori’s careers page or by emailing cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io American Montessori Society Inc