Head Of School (Preschool Director)
Company: Guidepost Montessori
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Guidepost Montessori is hiring an experienced Director to join
our team as a Head of School in our growing northern Virginia
region.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:The largest network of
Montessori schools across the US, connecting you to supportive
peers and mentors who regularly share best practicesA competitive
salary + opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus.Health, dental, and
vision insurance20 days of paid time off and 11 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:Early
childhood education, preschool, or private school leadership
experiencespecifically you've obtained a minimum of 6+ months
managerial experience orienting, training, and scheduling team
membersVA Director Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in a
child-related field and one year of programmatic experienceA
Master's degree in a child-related field and 6 months of
programmatic experienceA certification of qualification from an
internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization
and 2 years of programmatic experiencethrough a combination of
other specific education and programmatic requirements.Strong
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 desire to thoughtfully offer education using the
Montessori pedagogy, developing a child's natural interest and
supporting his or her autonomy.Experience teaching within a early
childhood education settingWe will prefer you over other candidates
if you have:Strong operations experience in a educational
setting.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 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!#GMVAHigher 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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