Head of Admissions (Aurora)

Head of Admissions (Aurora)

19 Apr
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Montessori Teachers College
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Aurora

19 Apr

Montessori Teachers College

Aurora

Aurora Montessori School is a co-educational Montessori private school located in the heart of Aurora, Ontario on 14 acres of natural conservation lands. AMS delivers high-quality Montessori programming to students aged Toddler to Grade 8 in a 36,000 sq. ft facility with multiple state-of-the-art playground areas, an outdoor amphitheatre and outdoor classroom, a gymnasium with a performance stage, and so much more.

Our mission is to help children realize the outstanding potential that rests within them by assisting them in developing a sense of self and inspiring them to act on their ambitions. By adhering to the core principles, philosophies, and pedagogy of Dr. Maria Montessori, we are devoted to each child’s intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical development.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist in all aspects of admissions, recruitment, and financial aid from parent inquiry to enrollment.
- Lead the development and implementation of short-term and long-term recruitment strategies to meet enrollment objectives.
- Represent AMS and serve as the face of the school to prospective families and the broader community.
- Engage and inform prospective families about Aurora Montessori School and the benefits of a Montessori education at AMS.
- Actively participate in admissions events including tours, curriculum information sessions, student trials, testing, interviews, and parent-to-parent connections.
- Assist, lead and develop communication plans for prospective families to move them from inquiry to enrollment.




- Oversee and participate in the development of admissions materials, Open House events, and marketing practices (including a social media strategy).
- Coordinate efficient handling of applications and communication with parents of prospective students.
- Lead retention efforts.
- Perform day‑to‑day school operations and operational functions, school logistics and budgets, interviewing and hiring personnel, marketing and social media, and reviewing and implementing school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of admissions experience.
- Strong commitment to Toddler – Grade 8 education (Montessori experience preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High standards of excellence and a sense of responsibility for outcomes.
- Self‑starter with high energy, flexibility, and warmth.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Willingness to work extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and use discretion with confidential information.
- Proficiency with social media.
- Knowledge of the Finalsite Enrollment platform is considered an asset.

We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please advise us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

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📌 Head of Admissions (Aurora)
🏢 Montessori Teachers College
📍 Aurora

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