Montessori Academy of Chambersburg is seeking a highly qualified educational leader to become its next Head-of-School in July 2019.  Montessori Academy is a private, non-profit institution of learning, based on the Montessori Method of instruction, serving children from 12 months through grade 12. Founded in 1988, Montessori Academy is housed in a purpose-built, 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art building that meets the unique needs of a Montessori educational environment, situated on 8 acres of rural land in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

The new Head of Montessori Academy will be a strategic and confident forward thinker, able to articulate and achieve a strong vision, inspire and support others, and manage people, business, and programs in order to uphold and promote the school’s mission: Montessori Academy, guided by the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, immerses students in a diverse community that values creativity and nurtures each student’s social, emotional, and academic growth.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and uphold the integrity of the Montessori educational method and philosophy and serve as a resource to faculty and staff
• Manage faculty and staff, to include recruitment and onboarding, performance evaluation, training, and professional development
• Effectively manage the financial and operational interests of the school, in keeping with the budgetary and strategic goals of the Board
• Oversee and execute all aspects of the admissions process, ensuring successful enrollment of families, in keeping with the school’s commitment to growth, diversity, and inclusivity
• Actively and effectively communicate and engage with faculty, family, and supporters
• Promote Montessori education to the broader community while working to encourage growth and development of the school programs and staff in keeping with the strategic plan of the school
• Act as the primary spokesperson for the school and represent Montessori Academy in the community; seek and develop community partnerships