Montessori Director

Build More Than a Career. Help Shape the Future of Children.

Roots and Wings Heritage House Montessori School is seeking an exceptional Montessori professional ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

This is not just a classroom leadership role. As our Montessori Director, you will provide the overall educational and operational leadership of Heritage House Montessori while guiding our authentic Casa Program (ages 3–6).

Working alongside our leadership team, you'll mentor educators, partner with families, strengthen Montessori excellence and help shape the future of one of Surrey's established Montessori communities.

About Heritage House Montessori

Heritage House Preschool is part of Roots & Wings, an established early learning organization serving Surrey families for over 40 years.

Our Heritage House campus is home to an authentic Montessori Casa Program where children develop independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning through a carefully prepared environment and respectful relationships.

We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to authentic Montessori program.

What You'll Lead

• Champion authentic Montessori philosophy throughout our Casa Program.
• Maintain the integrity of the prepared environment.
• Coach educators toward excellence.
• Lead the overall day-to-day operations of Heritage House.
• Foster a collaborative, positive school culture.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, mentor and develop educators.
• Build strong partnerships with families.
• Maintain licensing and Montessori standards.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who leads with humility, professionalism and kindness—someone who believes authentic Montessori education extends beyond the classroom and understands that developing educators is just as important as developing children.

• Holds an AMI, AMS or MACTE-recognized Montessori Casa credential.
• Has at least five years' experience in an authentic Montessori Casa environment.
• Has experience mentoring or leading educators.
• Is an exceptional communicator who builds trust with families and colleagues.
• Believes leadership is about developing people.
• Is passionate about authentic Montessori education and lifelong learning.

Why Roots & Wings?

At Roots & Wings, we believe exceptional schools are built by exceptional educators.

Children are inherently capable, curious and full of potential. They thrive in environments built on respect, meaningful relationships and the freedom to develop independence with confidence. Just as we invest in every child's growth, we are equally committed to investing in the educators who guide them.

When you join Roots & Wings, you'll become part of a collaborative leadership team that values authenticity, continuous learning and professional excellence. We support our educators through mentorship, conference funding, paid Montessori professional development, comprehensive health and dental benefits, paid sick leave, tuition discounts for employees' children and opportunities to shape the future of an established Montessori community.

Because we believe that when educators flourish, children do too.

Join Our Story

If you're looking for more than your next position—if you're looking for the opportunity to lead, inspire and help shape the future of an authentic Montessori community—we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

As part of your application, please include a Leadership Philosophy (maximum 500 words) responding to the following question:

"What does authentic Montessori leadership mean to you, and how would you cultivate a thriving learning community for children, families and educators at Heritage House Montessori?"

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Montessori Credential

Which Montessori credential do you hold?

☐ AMI

☐ AMS

☐ MACTE

☐ Other (please specify)

• How many years of experience do you have working in an authentic Montessori Casa (3–6) environment?

☐ Less than 3 years

☐ 3–5 years

☐ 5–10 years

☐ More than 10 years

Licence/Certification:

• Early Childhood Educator License (required)

Work Location: In person