Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development

Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development
Reports To: Executive Director of Education
Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt
 

About Us
Apple Montessori Schools is a growing network of schools committed to high-quality, premium Montessori education. We honor the core principles of the method while drawing on current early childhood research, inclusive practice, and what today’s families need. Our educators are the heart of our schools, and we invest in their growth through strong training, coaching, and leadership opportunities.

About the Role
The Regional Director of Training & Instructional Development is a key leader for a group of our schools. You’ll keep teaching consistent and high quality across the region by developing Education Directors and teaching staff through onboarding, coaching, and professional development. As the most visible example of our Montessori approach in the region, you’ll also take a hands-on role in enrollment, leading family tours and helping each school reach its goals.

 Key Responsibilities: 

Montessori Leadership & Enrollment

• Model and champion our Montessori approach, setting a clear standard for great practice in every classroom across the region
• Take a hands-on role in enrollment, partnering with Education Directors and operations leadership to meet enrollment and retention goals
• Personally lead family tours, follow up with prospective families, and guide them through the enrollment process
• Train staff to give consistent, high-quality tours, and represent our schools at open houses and community events

Coaching Education Directors

• Serve as the primary instructional coach for Education Directors through regular coaching sessions, classroom reviews, and feedback
• Evaluate Education Directors on instructional leadership and growth, in partnership with education leadership
• Approve time off and plan coverage for Education Directors during extended absences

Onboarding & Professional Development

• Design and lead onboarding for new teaching staff, including a 12-month development plan that supplements Montessori certification
• Onboard new Education Directors in partnership with the Executive Director of Education
• Create clear training pathways for educators at every stage of experience
• Plan and facilitate regional professional development days focused on Montessori pedagogy, curriculum, and early childhood best practices

Measuring Impact & Building Resources

• Use feedback and data on teaching quality, staff satisfaction, and retention to measure and improve training
• Share insights and recommendations with leadership on strengths and priorities across the region
• Build and manage a digital library of training materials and resources for the region

 Why Work at Apple Montessori Schools: 

• A values-driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
• Join a mission-driven team in a growing organization
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that balances time in schools with focused work from home
• Medical benefits through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
  • Allows eligible employees to receive employer-funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance through Wishbone
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance 
• 65% Childcare Discount
• Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Montessori certification (AMS, AMI, NAMC, or equivalent), required
• At least 10 years of experience in early childhood education
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, across multiple sites
• Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and a commitment to a Montessori approach
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the warmth to connect with families and staff
• Experience in enrollment, admissions, or family outreach, including leading school tours
• Comfort with tools such as ProCare, Salesforce, Vector, and learning management systems

• Ability to travel to schools throughout the company minimum 3 days per week or more as needed (other 2 days are work from home)
• Candidates must be able to commute regularly to our schools in NJ/PA. Preference will be given to candidates who live in New Jersey

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of modern Montessori philosophy and instructional practice
• Strong coaching, mentorship, and facilitation skills
• Ability to influence and lead through training rather than operational authority
• Confident, warm presenter who can communicate the value of a modern Montessori education to prospective families and turn tours into enrollments
• Data-informed approach to tracking enrollment trends and instructional outcomes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfort with educational technology and training platforms (e.g., ProCare, Salesforce, Vector, learning management systems).