Admissions & Enrollment Manager (Part-Time)

About Inkwell Montessori

Inkwell Montessori is a new bilingual Montessori preschool opening in Cambridge.

At Inkwell, children learn in a carefully prepared Montessori environment where independence, concentration, and curiosity are respected and supported. Our mixed-age primary classroom serves children ages 2.9 to 6 and includes strong foundations in literacy, Spanish immersion, daily time outdoors, and opportunities to explore screen-free robotics and coding materials.

About the Role

Inkwell Montessori is seeking a part-time Admissions & Enrollment Manager to help guide families through the process of learning about and joining our school community.

This role focuses on outreach, relationship-building, and enrollment. The person in this position will respond to inquiries, communicate with interested families, help coordinate information sessions and tours, and support the overall enrollment process. The role also includes helping to identify, connect with, and recruit local families who may be a good fit for the school through community outreach and relationship-building.

The role is hybrid. Some work can be done remotely, while other responsibilities will take place in Cambridge, particularly during information sessions, tours, and community outreach events.

Responsibilities

Identify, connect with, and recruit prospective families in Cambridge and surrounding communities who may be a good fit for Inkwell Montessori

Build relationships with local parent networks, early childhood programs, and community organizations to introduce families to the school

Follow up with interested families and guide them through the process from first inquiry to enrollment

Respond to inquiries from prospective families in a timely and thoughtful way

Coordinate and support information sessions and school tours

Communicate with families through email, phone, and messaging platforms

Maintain organized records of inquiries, applications, and enrollment progress

Support outreach efforts and communications related to enrollment

Qualifications

Strong communication and organizational skills

Comfort speaking with families and building relationships

Experience in admissions, early childhood education, school operations, or community outreach is helpful but not required

Familiarity with Montessori education or interest in learning more about it

Ability to work independently and manage follow-through

Ability to converse in an additional language (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Amharic) a plus

Schedule and Compensation

Part-time, approximately 10–15 hours per week. This role includes a mix of flexible remote work and occasional in-person responsibilities in Cambridge.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $40 per hour, depending on experience.

An enrollment bonus will also be offered. Once the first five families enroll, a bonus of $150 will be provided for each additional family enrolled between families 6 and 12.

How to Apply

Please send a brief note about your interest and relevant experience along with a resume to: [email protected]

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, MA 02140 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MA 02140