
The Hearth Room
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)
To apply for this job please visit www.thehearthroom.org.