Job Description

Montessori Learning, Research & Innovation Team Overview

AMS is launching a new Montessori Learning, Research & Innovation Team housed in the Office of the Executive Director. This dynamic team will play a key role in advancing AMS’s mission by supporting special projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring the quality and integrity of Montessori practices across all AMS programs, and serving as internal thought leaders by offering Montessori-based insights and expertise.

While each Manager on this team will lead a distinct area of work—Learning & Research, Learning & Innovation, and Learning & Content Development—the team's success will be rooted in deep collaboration and collective ownership of key deliverables. Together, they will:

• Design and guide high-impact initiatives that reflect best practices in Montessori education;

• Ensure alignment with AMS standards and goals;

• Collaborate across departments to infuse Montessori principles into organizational strategies, programming, communications, and educator supports.

Each manager will bring unique expertise and leadership to their respective areas—research and scholarship, innovative educator engagement, and curriculum/content development—while working in close coordination to drive meaningful, mission-aligned outcomes for the AMS community.

Manager of Montessori Learning & Innovation Key Responsibilities

General:

• Support the Executive Director with special projects and initiatives.

• Ensure the quality and integrity of Montessori practices across all AMS programs.

• Serve as a Montessori thought partner, providing Montessori-based insights to internal teams.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance TEP and school quality and alignment with AMS standards.

• Collaborate with membership to create professional development content for AMS Learning.

• Montessori Life Blog Review

• Work in partnership with the Marketing department and approve advertising, sponsorships, exhibitors, and strategic partnerships to ensure alignment with AMS standards, practices, and branding guidelines.

• Lead and manage AMS Innovation Think Tank

• Manage the Emerging Leader Fellowship Program

• Lead and manage the Championing Montessori in the Public Sector Program at The Montessori Event

• Support cross-departmental projects that advance Montessori innovation, research, policy, and advocacy.

• Serve as a liaison between the Office of the Executive Director and AMS’s various departments, ensuring appropriate Montessori content is infused into all AMS initiatives.

Professional Development & AMS Learning

• Ensure AMS Learning remains filled with high-quality, relevant, and engaging professional development content.

• Curate, develop, and organize content for adult learners, novice teachers, experienced educators, administrators, and researchers.

• Collaborate with Montessori experts and thought leaders to produce new professional development offerings.

• Work with AMS staff to coordinate live and asynchronous learning opportunities.

Content & Special Initiatives

• Collaborate with the events team to develop and approve Montessori programming to meet the educational needs of the Montessori community and adheres to AMS standards, AMS events include: The Montessori Event, Labposium, regional symposiums, leadership gatherings, summits, and research forums.

• Assist in the development of research papers, blog posts, and publications that contribute to Montessori thought leadership.

• Lead and manage the Montessori Voices program at The Montessori Event

Qualifications

• Passion for advancing the AMS movement and supporting high-quality Montessori learning and research. AMS or approved Montessori credential (Early Childhood or Elementary).

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a Montessori environment (classroom, teacher education, or equivalent).

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education, research, or a related field strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience supporting educational research.

• Familiarity with IRB processes and ethical standards in research.

• Ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and multiple priorities effectively.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, planning, and follow-through capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse network of educators, researchers, and organizational partners.

• Comfortable using productivity tools and familiarity with learning management systems

• Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Additional Information

AMS has a strong benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and generous Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Holidays and other time off.

The American Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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