Uplift Michigan Online School
School Year: 2026–2027
Grades Served: Kindergarten–Grade 2 (K–2)
Location: Remote – Serving Families Across Michigan
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Position Summary
Uplift Michigan Online School, for the 2026–2027 school year, 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 role is administrative and programmatic in nature, not a classroom teaching position. The Program Director serves as the instructional and programmatic leader responsible for ensuring Montessori fidelity, overseeing curriculum and systems development, supporting educators, and building a scalable model as the program expands statewide.
The ideal candidate is Montessori-trained, experienced in program leadership, and passionate about innovation, systems-building, and expanding access to child-centered education. This is a unique opportunity to help launch Uplift Michigan Online School’s first statewide Montessori Online School.
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Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Montessori Fidelity
○ Choice and intrinsic motivation
○ Uninterrupted work cycles
○ Observation-driven progression
○ Family engagement systems
○ Material distribution and implementation structures
○ Live touchpoints and community connection
○ Reflection, feedback, and progress monitoring
○ Consistent use
○ Alignment with program expectations
○ Establishing consistent routines
○ Appropriate use and care of Montessori materials
○ Ongoing family workshops
○ Office hours and coaching opportunities
○ Family support modules
○ Teacher planning and lesson tracking tools
○ Student progress updates and reporting systems
Required Qualifications
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and travel by car. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to operate a computer and phone, and drive for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement
The Montessori Online School partnership with Uplift is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming learning and working environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal and Michigan state laws.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in supporting students and families across Michigan through an authentic Montessori online education model.
School Year: 2026–2027
Grades Served: Kindergarten–Grade 2 (K–2)
Location: Remote – Serving Families Across Michigan
________________________________________
Position Summary
Uplift Michigan Online School, for the 2026–2027 school year, 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 role is administrative and programmatic in nature, not a classroom teaching position. The Program Director serves as the instructional and programmatic leader responsible for ensuring Montessori fidelity, overseeing curriculum and systems development, supporting educators, and building a scalable model as the program expands statewide.
The ideal candidate is Montessori-trained, experienced in program leadership, and passionate about innovation, systems-building, and expanding access to child-centered education. This is a unique opportunity to help launch Uplift Michigan Online School’s first statewide Montessori Online School.
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Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Montessori Fidelity
- 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:
○ 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:
○ Family engagement systems
○ Material distribution and implementation structures
- Design developmentally appropriate program schedules that balance:
○ 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:
○ 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:
○ Establishing consistent routines
○ Appropriate use and care of Montessori materials
- Lead and/or coordinate:
○ 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:
○ 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Deep commitment to Montessori philosophy and fidelity
- Strong program leadership and organizational skills
- Systems-thinking and long-term planning
- Clear, collaborative communication
- Data-informed decision-making
- Ability to innovate within an online learning model
- Passion for supporting the whole child and empowering families
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and travel by car. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to operate a computer and phone, and drive for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement
The Montessori Online School partnership with Uplift is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming learning and working environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal and Michigan state laws.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in supporting students and families across Michigan through an authentic Montessori online education model.