Contact: Julie Johnson

Email: julie@meadowsmontessori.org

Name of School/Organization: Meadows Montessori School

School Website: www.meadowsmontessori.org

Age Group: 15 months - 12 years

Description: Meadows Montessori School (MMS) is seeking a dedicated Montessorian to join our community in a leadership role in 2026.

MMS is at a pivotal moment in the current strategic plan with the possibility of growth. The organization is considering the needs of the school and exploring leadership roles and opportunities.

If you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and have nonprofit Montessori leadership experience, we’d love to hear from you!

MMS leadership upholds the school's mission and vision, providing support and guidance to the MMS community. In this role you will help to maintain a respectful and collaborative atmosphere through regular and clear communication with all members of the community.

Located on over five acres just north of the city of Bellingham, WA and a quick drive to the Canadian border, Meadows Montessori is a beautiful place to work. Our school is home to a small flock of wool-producing sheep and a number of laying hens. The MMS campus is full of plants, fruit trees, and all kinds of wildlife to observe. With close proximity to Western Washington University, the Lummi Nation, and the Nooksack Tribe, our staff and students have a diversity of opportunities to learn from and connect with our greater community.

Serving children ages 15 months through 12 years, Meadows Montessori School is an AMI recognized school committed to a high-quality Montessori education with affordable tuition, reaching an economically, racially, and culturally diverse community. MMS engages in a whole child, place-based approach to our curriculum.

Candidates should hold AMI certification at any level, a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and have a minimum of three years in a leadership role. Additional qualifications include:

- Experience working in administration, preferably in a Montessori or other independent school

- Experience working in nonprofit organizations

- Knowledge of WA State DCYF requirements and processes

- Meets DCYF pre-service & hiring requirements for Assistant Director role

- Ability to communicate clearly, kindly, and effectively

- Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team

- Strong leadership skills and initiative

- Dynamic and mindful approach to problem solving

- Keen attention to detail

- A sense of humor!

Benefits include eighteen (18) days PTO per year, paid holidays, a 3% simple IRA matching program, paid professional development, and a monthly healthcare stipend.

To be considered for this position, please email your cover letter, résumé or CV, and a copy of your AMI diploma(s) to Head of School, Julie Johnson, julie@meadowsmontessor.org. Inquiries welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!

Phone: (360) 778-3681

School Address: 2377 Douglas Road, Ferndale, WA 98248