[Remote] Online Montessori Program Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Uplift Michigan Online School is seeking a highly qualified and visionary Online Montessori Program Director to lead the design, development, and implementation of an authentic Montessori learning experience in a virtual setting. This administrative and programmatic role is responsible for ensuring Montessori fidelity, overseeing curriculum and systems development, and supporting educators as the program expands statewide.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Montessori Program Director for the online school’s launch year (K–2)
• Ensure all aspects of the program align with core Montessori principles, including:
• Independence and self-direction
• Choice and intrinsic motivation
• Uninterrupted work cycles
• Observation-driven progression
• Collaborate with Montessori consultants and leadership partners to maintain high fidelity to Montessori philosophy and best practices
• Establish program expectations, benchmarks, and quality indicators during the foundational launch year
• Guide long-term program growth, including planned expansion by one grade level per year
• Lead the development of the overall Montessori Online Program model, including:
• Instructional frameworks
• Family engagement systems
• Material distribution and implementation structures
• Design developmentally appropriate program schedules that balance:
• Independent work cycles
• Live touchpoints and community connection
• Reflection, feedback, and progress monitoring
• Build scalable systems that support consistency, quality, and growth across households and future classrooms
• Develop systems to support families in establishing effective Montessori 'prepared environments' in the home
• Oversee coordination and implementation of Montessori material kits to ensure:
• Equitable access
• Consistent use
• Alignment with program expectations
• Create guidance, routines, and resources that promote student independence and purposeful work across learning environments
• Establish Montessori-aligned observation and progress-monitoring frameworks focused on mastery and readiness
• Support instructional staff in implementing personalized learning pathways rather than rigid pacing calendars
• Oversee systems for tracking academic progress and developmental growth across the program
• Use data and observation trends to inform program adjustments and continuous improvement
• Design and oversee a comprehensive family partnership model to support Montessori learning at home
• Develop resources and guidance for families related to:
• Supporting independence without over-assisting
• Establishing consistent routines
• Appropriate use and care of Montessori materials
• Lead and/or coordinate:
• Parent and guardian orientations
• Ongoing family workshops
• Office hours and coaching opportunities
• Ensure clear, consistent communication between the program, families, and instructional staff
• Lead the development of a Montessori-aligned online curriculum framework and scope-and-sequence
• Collaborate in the design and organization of content within the Learning Management System (LMS), including:
• Weekly learning plans
• Family support modules
• Teacher planning and lesson tracking tools
• Student progress updates and reporting systems
• Ensure LMS structures support clarity, accessibility, and Montessori best practices
• Support staffing plans as the program grows, including onboarding and instructional support for future educators
• Provide instructional leadership and coaching support to teachers without serving as a classroom instructor
• Participate in enrollment, outreach, and program storytelling efforts that highlight Montessori learning across Michigan
• Collaborate with Uplift leadership and partners to position the program as a model for online Montessori innovation

Skills

• Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or equivalent), preferred in Early Childhood or Elementary
• Experience in Montessori program leadership, instructional coaching, or administrative roles
• Strong knowledge of Montessori pedagogy, materials, and child development
• Ability to design systems and lead programs rather than serve as a classroom teacher
• Experience building strong partnerships with families in virtual or home-based learning environments
• Comfort with online platforms, digital tools, and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience launching, scaling, or redesigning educational programs
• Familiarity with curriculum development and online instructional frameworks
• Experience working in virtual or hybrid learning environments
• Knowledge of Michigan educational requirements and statewide virtual programs

Company Overview

• Michigan Association of School Boards is a non-profit association that provides educational leadership services. It was founded in 1949, and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.masb.org/.

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