Leadership Matchmaking
Bridging Practice and Leadership
Some roles call for more than a guide, but not quite an executive.
That’s where Leadership Matchmaking comes in.
Designed for directors, deans, instructional coaches, and program leads, this service helps schools find professionals who can lead adults, manage programs, and strengthen Montessori systems — without the scope (or cost) of a full executive search.
At Montessori Makers Advisory, we know these mid-level leaders hold schools together. They connect vision to implementation, guide their teams with clarity, and ensure children experience consistency across classrooms.
When to Choose Leadership Matchmaking
Choose this service when you’re hiring for a role that:
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Supervises or mentors other adults (guides, assistants, or coordinators)
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Leads program development or curriculum implementation
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Supports school culture, operations, or instructional quality
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Reports to the Head or Associate Head of School
Typical titles include:
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Director of Elementary or Adolescent Programs
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Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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Instructional Coach or Academic Dean
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Dean of Students or Community
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Program Director
What’s Included
Leadership Matchmaking combines the depth of an executive search with the efficiency of our guide matchmaking process.
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A strategy call to clarify scope and success indicators
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Candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks
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Role design and Leadership Snapshot creation
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Candidate summaries with alignment notes
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Targeted recruitment across Montessori networks
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Support through interviews, selection, and offer
Why It Works
Montessori schools thrive when leadership is layered, not linear.
By placing the right directors and coaches, we help schools build stability from the inside out — one aligned leader at a time.
Leadership Matchmaking: Aligning Montessori vision and practice at every level.