Head Of School (Director)
Company: Guidepost Montessori
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team
as Head of School in the Downtown Boston, MA area!Guidepost
Montessori is a community of educators who are driven by a deep
desire to bring about widespread change in education today. We
believe that the traditional method of education used in most
schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken. To meet the needs of
today's students and to bring about true progress in the world
around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and
develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change
agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing
the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not
only in the U.S., but around the globe!The Head of School
PositionWe are looking for a leader who shares our passion for the
Montessori method and has the talent and perseverance required to
quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a
strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for
each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. As the
Head of School, you'll be responsible for providing leadership to
the entire campus team.Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:Developing a strategic plan for the campusCreating a
strong culture that embodies the mission of our
organizationBuilding a strong community among staff, parents, and
childrenEnsuring delivery of an exceptional programEnsuring overall
profitability targets are met (including managing campus
budget)Working with the Assistant Head of School to ensure
enrollment targets are metHiring, supporting, developing, and
managing teaching staffWhat we offer:Ongoing professional
developmentA network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly
share best practicesCareer growth and promotion opportunitiesA
competitive salaryHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off
and paid holidays100% tuition discount for two children at any
school within our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th
grade)The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational
program that serves the individual needs of each childBecause we
are a private, for-profit organization, this role does not require
fundraising nor managing a Board of Directors!We'd love to talk
with you if you possess:AS, BA, or MS in Early Childhood Education,
or related fieldEEC CertificateEarly childhood education leadership
experienceStrong organizational skills and attention to detail with
a focus on resultsExceptional written and verbal communication
skillsAn aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team
cultureStrong leadership and the ability to make the tough
decisions with limited informationA passion for getting education
right through the Montessori pedagogyWe will prefer you over other
candidates if you have:Experience teaching within a early childhood
education settingExperience as an Admissions, Administrative,
Program or School Director for a preschoolFamiliarity with the
Montessori method of education or a Montessori
certificationGuidepost Montessori is a project of Higher Ground
Education. You can learn more about our mission by visiting
http://tohigherground.Com/Higher Ground Education, Guidepost
Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a
policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not
discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed,
religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability,
marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally
recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local
laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to
ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are
committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with
disabilities or special needs that may require an
accommodation.
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