Director of Enrollment Management

Company Description

Educators Collaborative is pleased to be assisting Near North Montessori School (NNM) in its search for a Director of Enrollment Management. This is a senior leadership role at a pivotal moment for the school, offering the opportunity to strengthen enrollment strategy, sharpen market positioning, and ensure long-term enrollment health in close partnership with the Head of School and senior leadership team. 

Shaping the Next Chapter of Enrollment at Near North Montessori

Near North Montessori seeks an experienced, thoughtful, and data-informed enrollment leader to serve as its next Director of Enrollment Management. This is a compelling opportunity for an admissions professional who understands enrollment not only as recruitment and admissions, but as mission stewardship, community building, and institutional strategy. 

The successful candidate will bring the ability to balance relational excellence with analytical rigor—leading with warmth and clarity while grounding decisions in data, trends, and long-term planning. As the school continues to stabilize following leadership transitions and looks ahead to its next phase of growth, the Director of Enrollment Management will play a central role in shaping who joins—and remains part of—the Near North Montessori community. 

This role requires a leader with the presence and judgment to serve as the school’s enrollment expert: someone who can guide strategy, set expectations, collaborate across departments, and help the community understand how enrollment decisions advance the school's mission, financial sustainability, and diversity goals. 

Near North Montessori: A Community Rooted in Mission and Momentum 

Founded in 1963, Near North Montessori is one of the nation’s largest and most respected Montessori schools, serving more than 550 students from infancy through Grade 8. Deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy and a commitment to whole-child development, the school is known for its inclusive community, academic rigor, and strong sense of purpose. 

Near North Montessori’s identity is shaped by its long-standing commitment to independence, curiosity, and responsibility, as well as by the deep engagement of its families, faculty, and staff. The school functions both as a citywide educational destination and as a close-knit community, united by shared values and a belief in the transformative power of Montessori education. 

Following leadership transitions in recent years, the school is entering a period of renewed stability and optimism. With a permanent Head of School in place and a Board committed to strengthening systems, leadership, and trust, Near North Montessori is well-positioned to evolve its enrollment work in ways that are more strategic, transparent, and sustainable. 

Mission 

Near North Montessori’s mission is to guide the development of each child to reach their fullest potential—academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically—by providing an authentic Montessori education rooted in independence, curiosity, and responsibility. 

Beliefs and Community Attributes 

● Our Students are active participants in their learning, developing independence, empathy, and critical thinking from the earliest years. They thrive in an environment that nurtures self-direction and creativity and are encouraged to make meaningful contributions to their classrooms, their communities, and the world around them. 

● Our Guides (Teachers) are highly trained Montessori educators who embrace the dual role of facilitator and mentor. Deeply committed to child development, they create respectful and responsive environments where students are empowered to explore, inquire, and grow. Our guides pursue ongoing professional development to remain at the forefront of Montessori practice and whole-child education. 

● Our Parents and Families are essential partners in the educational journey. They are active members of a vibrant, engaged school community and support NNM’s mission by reinforcing its values at home and contributing their time, talents, and insights to enrich the life of the school. 

● Our Learning Environment combines rigorous academic standards with intentional social and emotional development. In carefully prepared classrooms and dynamic co-curricular programs, students develop confidence, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning. 

● Our Preparation for the Future begins with cultivating curiosity and agency. Students emerge from NNM with the ability to think critically, act with compassion, and advocate for themselves and others—ready to contribute meaningfully in high school, college, and beyond. 

● Our Community is inclusive, intentional, and deeply rooted in a shared commitment to Montessori values. We embrace diversity of thou