Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management

Aidan’s mission is to help children realize their full potential and become independent, self-motivated, personally and socially responsible citizens of the world. We do this by following the principles of Montessori education and by cultivating a community centered on curiosity, respect, humanity, and peace. We embrace diversity, striving to maintain an inclusive, equitable environment, where every individual feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Position Summary
At Aidan Montessori School, we believe that changing the world for the better begins in the classroom. We can create a more open, innovative, and just society by educating children into adults who can overcome obstacles, communicate persuasively, lead with vision, adapt with agility, and care for their community.

As Washington, DC’s oldest Montessori school—and one of the oldest in the nation—Aidan is both a home for families seeking a child-focused education and a leader in the broader Montessori movement. Serving children ages 18 months through grade 6, Aidan prepares students to grow into:

• Curious thinkers, empowered to wonder, question, and follow their inspiration.


• Creative Explorers, approaching the world with a “let’s go find out” mentality.


• Compassionate problem-solvers, driven to seek solutions for their community.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management joins a dynamic administrative team who work collaboratively to engage with families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area who are committed to a high quality Montessori education.

The Director of Admissions manages all aspects of enrollment including:

• Conduct all inquiry intake, interviews, and acceptances of prospective families, tracking students from intake through enrollment and beyond;


• Manage Open House and all admissions events;


• Participate in events for admissions officers, independent school and area fairs;


• Work with communications department to manage advertising and outreach for school recruitment;


• Manage a database of prospective families and accept and re-enroll families using Finalsite EMS;


• Provide strategic analysis of enrollment patterns and trends to administration and board;


• Cultivate an open door for parents to share concerns and questions;


• Coordinate closely with faculty for student recruitment, transitions & placement;


• Support the outplacement of graduate students and occasional outplacement for ongoing families;


• Actively meet with families for re-enrollment recruitment and retention;


• Serve on the financial aid committee;


• Participate in exit interviews of families graduating, leaving, or moving away;


• Ability or willingness to collaborate with the Advancement Office.

Required Qualifications

• Superb written and verbal communication skills;


• 3 to 5 years of experience in independent schools or a Montessori inspired learning environment;


• Master’s degree preferred, but not required;


• An understanding of independent school admissions;


• Understanding of Montessori pedagogy or desire to learn;


• Knowledge of database management, experience with Finalsite EMS preferred;


• Willingness to work hard and be part of a team with a common mission;
  

Aidan Montessori School does not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender expression. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be evaluated as received.