You haven't searched anything yet.
Now hiring: ambitious, motivated, creative educational leaders in San Francisco.
Are you tired of false alternatives in education? Are you unwilling to accept a curriculum with either a religious or a political agenda? Unwilling to sacrifice either academic excellence or emotional well-being? Come build the third option: a school rooted in Montessori humanism, with a classical reverence for history, and a dedication to the heroic in every student. Come reimagine what education can be with a group of mission-driven and creative entrepreneurs.
Overview
Higher Ground Education is a community of educators driven by the conviction that today’s educational options are outdated and broken. To meet the needs of today’s children and bring about true progress in the world around us, we are building and rapidly scaling an educational model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, and action-oriented critical thinkers.
In early childhood, we are dramatically expanding the number of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs around the globe. In elementary, middle, and high school, we are building a program that combines a classical reverence for history, with a Montessori emphasis on humanism, and an orientation towards hero-worship that is uniquely Higher Ground. We are building an educational model to combat the epidemic of depression and pessimism in adolescents, and to prepare students to both understand the past, and use it to shape their own futures.
If you want to be at the forefront of a new way of thinking about education, if you are ready to inspire, lead, plan, and build, if you are ready for a challenge and an adventure: this is the role for you.
Your Role
You will serve as Head of School for the middle and high school programs at the Academy of Thought and Industry in San Francisco, serving children from age 12 to 18. Experience in education and school management is preferred but not required if you have a deep reverence for education and feel a connection to our mission. While many of our school leaders are former teachers, others are young leaders who started their career in other fields and fell in love with running schools. This role will require exceptional communication and community building skills. You will be the face of the school and the first point of contact for students, teachers, families, and community members.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What we offer:
Learn More:
Interested in learning more about who we are? Here are some resources:
The Academy of Thought and Industry website and blog, with recommended articles:
Montessorium, our organization’s academic think-tank, with recommended articles on agency and identity, including our approach to social justice, and how we separate education from advocacy in The Persona of an Educator
Full Time
$126k-160k (estimate)
05/14/2023
06/28/2024
thoughtandindustry.com
San Francisco, CA
<25
The job skills required for Head of School (Director) include Leadership, Professional Development, Promotion, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Head of School (Director). That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Head of School (Director). Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Head of School (Director) positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Head of School (Director), it can be promoted into senior positions as a School Superintendent that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Head of School (Director). You can explore the career advancement for a Head of School (Director) below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Head of School, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Head of School for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
Quotes from people on Head of School job description and responsibilities
A head of school should enter this role prepared with the creativity to work around budget restraints.
04/03/2022: Lexington, KY
Principals, head masters, and others who are responsible for the overall operation of a school are often called school leaders.
03/11/2022: Columbus, GA
Teachers, principals, superintendents and school boards should all work together and stay focuse doing what's best for kids.
02/19/2022: Monroe, LA
The additional workload due to the unfamiliar circumstances brought on by the pandemic and the increased collaboration among stakeholders may require school heads to work longer hours than statutory regulations call
04/13/2022: New Haven, CT
School heads have been under enormous pressure to put together the emergency response to schooling amidst a pandemic, they need time and energy to concentrate on the immediate challenges
01/30/2022: Anchorage, AK
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Head of School jobs
A principal or a headmaster is the head of a school who is responsible for the work happening in a school.
02/15/2022: Casper, WY
Head of schoold should education authorities, teachers, students, parents and local communities. In a sense, school heads are the glue that holds everyone together.
03/16/2022: Santa Ana, CA
School heads have various areas of responsibilities including human resources, financial resources, educational activities of students and teachers, external relations
02/20/2022: Akron, OH
Training and support should be provided through training workshops visits, phone calls, emails.
04/08/2022: Trenton, NJ
School leaders are passionate about teaching and learning and show great commitment to children.
04/17/2022: Hartford, CT
Step 3: View the best colleges and universities for Head of School.