School Director / Head of school

About us

At MAMG it is our mission to provide quality education for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years based on the values and principles of Maria Montessori. Our school is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially. Through the dynamic partnership of child, parents, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, offering an “education for life.”

We are seeking an energetic and passionate Head of School for our Montessori Academy.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we seek the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Montessori Certification required
• Meet all DCFS requirements for Director Position
• Previous Montessori experience as a teacher/admin/manager preferred
• Previous classroom experience as a teacher - Montessori/Traditional required
• Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies required
• Previous leadership experience that included curriculum/staff/parent/budget management with any early childhood establishment including preschool, private school and/or Montessori school preferred

Required Shift: As the leader of the Academy, the Head of School must be able to meet the needs of the business which requires a flexible schedule to accommodate day-to-day operations, emergent situations, as well as afterhours family and community events. The expectation is to be on-site Monday – Friday, arriving no later than 8am.

Compensation: Highly Competitive and based on education and experience.

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Generous Benefits Package
• Discounted Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick days

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Assures that the curricular scope and sequence, as well as instructional strategies, reflect the school’s philosophy and goals. The Head of School provides leadership in the process of curriculum development.
• Organizes activities, elective offerings, and cultural experiences to round out the school’s academic program and provide for student interest development.
• Establishes and oversees programs for after-hours including extended day and summer programs.
• Builds and maintains a strong/positive relationship between parents, teachers and children through engagement events and on-going interaction.
• Commitment to the growth of the school by consistently maintaining full enrollment.
• Manages the budget along with thorough record keeping and payroll management.
• Execute the hiring, training, and managing new staff.
• Meets and maintains state licensing requirements and on-going compliance.
• Directs continued education and professional development for all staff and the parent community.
• Organizes admissions events for prospective/accepted students and families.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday through Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak a second language?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Admin: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Montessori Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person / On Site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

School type:

• Montessori

Ability to Relocate:

• Morton Grove, IL 60053: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000