Associate Director

Job Duties: Under the general direction of the School Director, the Associate Director oversees the schools bilingual Montessori curriculum, instructional quality, and teaching staff, and ensures compliance with Montessori educational standards and state licensing requirements.

• Manage the daily educational operations of the school, including curriculum delivery, classroom practices, and administrative functions, in coordination with the School Director on overall school operations, to ensure effective and consistent delivery of Montessori education;
• Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Montessori-aligned bilingual curriculum (English and Mandarin Chinese) and educational programs;
• Ensure curriculum and classroom practices comply with Montessori principles, state early childhood education standards, and applicable licensing and accreditation requirements;
• Monitor classroom instruction through regular observations and evaluations of teachers and classrooms, including Montessori materials and instructional resources to ensure instructional quality, curriculum consistency, and adherence to Montessori methodology and standards.
• Maintain and review documentation related to curriculum plans, staff training, student records, licensing requirements, and school policies;
• Assist the School Director with preparation for state licensing inspections, Montessori accreditation reviews, and educational audits;
• Participate in strategic planning and recommend improvements to educational programs, operational procedures, and school initiatives.
• Collaborate with the School Director and teaching staff to establish educational goals, program objectives, and strategies consistent with the schools mission and philosophy;
• Assist in supervising, mentoring, and supporting teaching staff, including providing instructional feedback and recommendations for professional growth;
• Plan and conduct teacher onboarding, orientation, professional development programs, workshops, and in-service training sessions;
• Coordinate staff scheduling, classroom assignments, and educational resources to support effective school operations;
• Communicate professionally in Mandarin Chinese with Chinese-speaking parents, families, students, and staff members to support instructional and administrative functions.

Business Necessity for professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese:

The Mandarin language requirement is based on the operational needs of the school. More than 70% of the schools staff members, students, and parents are from the Chinese-speaking community. The Associate Director is responsible for communicating with Chinese-speaking families, supporting parent engagement, facilitating communication between families and school.

Job Requirements:

1. Masters degree in education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
2. Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, including the ability to read and communicate effectively in Mandarin with Chinese-speaking parents, families, students, and staff members.