American Montessori Society Inc
Head of School
American Montessori Society Inc, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Job Description: Head of School
Located in the heart of the Rosewood Community of Columbia, South Carolina, TheMontessori School of Columbia (MSC) offers an authentic Montessori education that challengesstudents academically and fosters each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth inorder to prepare them to serve as responsible citizens of the greater community. MSC justcelebrated our 40th year. We currently serve approximately 140 students, ages 3-12, in sixclasses on a quaint, 3-acre campus.
At MSC, we strive to develop the unique capabilities of each child. Guided by the work of Dr.Maria Montessori and informed by current research, our committed staff honors the naturalcuriosity of children. Our academically rigorous, self-paced curriculum allows children to workaccording to their own developmental levels. MSC is proudly the only dual accredited school inSouth Carolina, holding accreditation from both SAIS (Serving and Accrediting IndependentSchools) and AMS (American Montessori Society).
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Head of School who embodies the core values and philosophy of Montessorieducation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as both a Montessori teacherand administrator. This individual will lead our school community with integrity, vision, and adeep understanding of Montessori pedagogy, while also demonstrating strong leadership inareas such as academics, administration, admissions, development, facilities, finance, andhuman resources.
The Head of School will foster a supportive and inclusive school community where students,families, teachers, and staff feel valued, respected, and engaged. Working closely with theBoard of Trustees, in addition to ensuring academic excellence, the Head of School willprioritize student and staff retention, developing initiatives to enhance the overall experienceand well-being of all members of the school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary leadership grounded in Montessori principles to ensure the overallsuccess and growth of the school.- Supervise and support faculty and staff in academics, admissions, development,facilities, finance, and HR, fostering a collaborative and high-performing teamenvironment.- Collaborate with the board and co-develop and communicate a strategic plan for theschool's future, using data to inform decision-making and ensure buy-in.- Engage with donors to secure financial support for the school and make sound financialdecisions to ensure its long-term sustainability.- Cultivate positive relationships with students, families, teachers, board members, andstaff, inspiring a sense of community and shared purpose.- Manage individuals and teams effectively, providing feedback, coaching, andopportunities for growth.- Handle crises or emergencies calmly and effectively utilizing emergency managementplans, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the school community.- Ensure traditional Montessori approaches to education and learning are instilled in staffand implemented in the classroom, while also giving teachers autonomy to teach andcultivate their environments utilizing their individual styles.- Demonstrate integrity, transparency, and fairness in decision-making, prioritizing thebest interests of students and staff.- Develop and execute staff and family retention plans, recognizing and addressing theneeds of both groups.- Communicate a clear vision for the school and implement effective communicationstrategies to engage stakeholders and build support.- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, promoting the growth anddevelopment of both students and staff.- Maintain stability, continuity, and build upon the existing strengths of the institutionwhile addressing complex challenges creatively and fairly.- Effectively maintain MSC’s dual accreditation status.
Who You Are/Requirements:
- A Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years in a Montessori environment. In addition, Montessori certification with extensive experience as both a Montessori teacher and/or administrator.- Experience actively participating in, and ideally leading or maintaining, an accreditationprocess.- Deep understanding of Montessori pedagogy and principles.- Experience leading/supervising and coaching heads of development, admissions, HR,and finance.- Track record of engaging with donors and securing donations.- Strong business acumen and financial management skills.- Ability to connect with, lead, and inspire students, families, teachers, board members,and staff.- Effective crisis management skills and a commitment to safety.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate Montessori principleseffectively.- Approachable, warm, and caring demeanor towards students and staff.- Understanding of local culture, values, and community norms.- Able to effectively collaborate and communicate with the board.- Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills.- Innovative approach to programming and staff development.- Strong commitment to fostering growth and development within the school community.
How to Apply:
MSC is partnering with She Rose Solutions to find our next Head of School. Please use this linkto submit your application and direct all questions to brent@sherosesolutions.com. She RoseSolutions will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.
The start date is July 1, 2025.
Montessori School of Columbia is an equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, andpregnancy), color, creed, disability, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, orany other basis protected by federal or state law."
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Located in the heart of the Rosewood Community of Columbia, South Carolina, TheMontessori School of Columbia (MSC) offers an authentic Montessori education that challengesstudents academically and fosters each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth inorder to prepare them to serve as responsible citizens of the greater community. MSC justcelebrated our 40th year. We currently serve approximately 140 students, ages 3-12, in sixclasses on a quaint, 3-acre campus.
At MSC, we strive to develop the unique capabilities of each child. Guided by the work of Dr.Maria Montessori and informed by current research, our committed staff honors the naturalcuriosity of children. Our academically rigorous, self-paced curriculum allows children to workaccording to their own developmental levels. MSC is proudly the only dual accredited school inSouth Carolina, holding accreditation from both SAIS (Serving and Accrediting IndependentSchools) and AMS (American Montessori Society).
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Head of School who embodies the core values and philosophy of Montessorieducation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as both a Montessori teacherand administrator. This individual will lead our school community with integrity, vision, and adeep understanding of Montessori pedagogy, while also demonstrating strong leadership inareas such as academics, administration, admissions, development, facilities, finance, andhuman resources.
The Head of School will foster a supportive and inclusive school community where students,families, teachers, and staff feel valued, respected, and engaged. Working closely with theBoard of Trustees, in addition to ensuring academic excellence, the Head of School willprioritize student and staff retention, developing initiatives to enhance the overall experienceand well-being of all members of the school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary leadership grounded in Montessori principles to ensure the overallsuccess and growth of the school.- Supervise and support faculty and staff in academics, admissions, development,facilities, finance, and HR, fostering a collaborative and high-performing teamenvironment.- Collaborate with the board and co-develop and communicate a strategic plan for theschool's future, using data to inform decision-making and ensure buy-in.- Engage with donors to secure financial support for the school and make sound financialdecisions to ensure its long-term sustainability.- Cultivate positive relationships with students, families, teachers, board members, andstaff, inspiring a sense of community and shared purpose.- Manage individuals and teams effectively, providing feedback, coaching, andopportunities for growth.- Handle crises or emergencies calmly and effectively utilizing emergency managementplans, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the school community.- Ensure traditional Montessori approaches to education and learning are instilled in staffand implemented in the classroom, while also giving teachers autonomy to teach andcultivate their environments utilizing their individual styles.- Demonstrate integrity, transparency, and fairness in decision-making, prioritizing thebest interests of students and staff.- Develop and execute staff and family retention plans, recognizing and addressing theneeds of both groups.- Communicate a clear vision for the school and implement effective communicationstrategies to engage stakeholders and build support.- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, promoting the growth anddevelopment of both students and staff.- Maintain stability, continuity, and build upon the existing strengths of the institutionwhile addressing complex challenges creatively and fairly.- Effectively maintain MSC’s dual accreditation status.
Who You Are/Requirements:
- A Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years in a Montessori environment. In addition, Montessori certification with extensive experience as both a Montessori teacher and/or administrator.- Experience actively participating in, and ideally leading or maintaining, an accreditationprocess.- Deep understanding of Montessori pedagogy and principles.- Experience leading/supervising and coaching heads of development, admissions, HR,and finance.- Track record of engaging with donors and securing donations.- Strong business acumen and financial management skills.- Ability to connect with, lead, and inspire students, families, teachers, board members,and staff.- Effective crisis management skills and a commitment to safety.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate Montessori principleseffectively.- Approachable, warm, and caring demeanor towards students and staff.- Understanding of local culture, values, and community norms.- Able to effectively collaborate and communicate with the board.- Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills.- Innovative approach to programming and staff development.- Strong commitment to fostering growth and development within the school community.
How to Apply:
MSC is partnering with She Rose Solutions to find our next Head of School. Please use this linkto submit your application and direct all questions to brent@sherosesolutions.com. She RoseSolutions will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.
The start date is July 1, 2025.
Montessori School of Columbia is an equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, andpregnancy), color, creed, disability, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, orany other basis protected by federal or state law."
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