Greenspring Montessori School, Lutherville

A reverence for human dignity, a commitment to social justice, a commitment to honoring the unique spirit of each child, a love of nature and a deep understanding, love and respect for Montessori education are strong indicators of a potential fit for our school community.

The Director of Early Education (DE) is a member of Greenspring Montessori School’s administrative team, reporting directly to the Head of School.

• Establish a professional rapport with all faculty members.
• Develop a curriculum that draws directly upon Montessori philosophy.
• Provide families with a satisfactory quantity and quality of honest and kind communication.
• Observe, know, understand and behold the students.
• Nurture and mentor Guides, supporting their success and development.
• Observe frequently in the classroom settings, offer timely written and oral feedback and support towards best Montessori practices in all classrooms.
• Identify areas of struggle and work with the Head of School to identify opportunities for growth, and if/when necessary to create and implement Professional Support Plans to support the needed growth.
• Regularly review planning, observation notes and record keeping.
• Ensure that Guides are offering their Partners ongoing feedback and are engaged in team reflection and goal setting meetings.
• Establish a professional rapport with Greenspring families.
• Support families with concerns in partnering with Guides to address their concerns and support the student.
• Exceptional speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of de-escalation techniques and ability to self-regulate and offer regulation.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
• Deep understanding of and competency in Montessori pedagogy.