Head of School

This is an excellent opportunity to join our school for a rewarding career. We are looking for a person who is passionate, caring, energetic and has excellent "people skills" and want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the community.

We provide excellent benefits including, competitive pay, paid holidays, paid time off, medical & dental coverage, 401k retirement plan, Montessori training and tuition discounts for children.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Helping with administrative responsibilities
• Developing positive relationships with parents, children, and families
• Welcome prospective new students and parents and conducting tours
• Processing new enrollment applications
• Supervise and provide resources to staff to work effectively with children
• Coordinate curriculum, review class lesson plans and program planning
• Planning and coordination of school events
• Attend training with the staff and coordination of training for the staff
• Record keeping including maintaining children's files, class schedules
• Sub/Teach as needed in any age group (toddlers through KG)

Required / Qualifications

• Must meet all state licensing requirements for a center Director
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Director or Assistant Director or have worked as a lead teacher for at least 3 years.
• Montessori Qualifications or experience as a Director / Assistant Director in a Montessori school is a plus
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word

Minimum Requirements -

• ECE Director Qualified
• Early childhood education leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on results
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture
• Strong leadership and the ability to make tough decisions with limited information
• A passion for getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy

We will prefer you over other candidates if you have: * Experience teaching within an early childhood education setting

• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification
• Montessori Training and certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Education administration: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ECE director qualifications (Required)

Work Location: One location