Head of School in Christian Montessori School

Have you dreamt of running/launching your own school?  The Hearth Room is seeking a Head of School to lead the charge as we prepare for major growth in the next 18 months.  Since the school has only been open for 8 months, it may feel quite like owning your own business…without the startup costs!

 

The Hearth Room strives to provide a Christian, authentic Montessori environment for ages 2.5 years – 6th grade (with plans for an adolescent program in 2025 already under way), augmented by in-class cooking spaces, nature walks, a vision for students to explore entrepreneurship and political involvement, Bible quizzing, and an on-site parent workspace. If this sounds like your dream, submit your application and salary requirements via thehearthroom.org/employment.

 

The ideal candidate is:

·       Joyful and excited about a life in relationship with Jesus

·       Organized, systematic, and maintains excellent records

·       A former educator, school administrator, or manager

·       Extremely consistent with boundaries

·       Experienced successfully managing students with unique needs

·       A great communicator, comfortable talking to parents, and uses correct grammar in written communication

·       Willing to undertake Montessori training in the next two years (may involve several weeks at an out-of-state training center)

·       Able to focus exclusively on the school

 

Primary Responsibilities

·       Continue to develop the routines and cast the vision to get everyone on the same page of bringing to life the school’s core values, culture, and mission

·       Recruit quality staff members and new family enrollments

·       Provide significant guidance to new staff, ensuring they are implementing hands-on, child-paced learning, and that students are making appropriate academic progress

·       Create systems for consistent quality throughout the school as it grows

·       Plan and host events (or direct an events team) and give tours to prospective parents

·       Ensure a safe environment and handle all aspects of daily school function with excellence

·       Respond to any conflicts that arise with a mix of clarity, grace, and consistency

·       Connect with supporters and further donor development

·       Report to the Board and work with them to drive the mission of the school.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

·       $41,500 – $70,000 once enrollment and fundraising goals are achieved (based on qualifications and certifications)

·       PTO

·       Healthcare Benefits

·       Tuition discounts for staff dependents

·       Limited work demands during the summer (school year is from Labor Day – Memorial Day)