Kingsley Montessori School (KMS) seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Head of School for the Academic Program, effective July 1, 2021. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, KMS is a leading independent day school that serves 300 students from Toddler through Grade Six. KMS empowers students to take control of their learning through a combination of Montessori education, which emphasizes student-led learning, and a challenging, integrated, and progressive curriculum. By combining freedom of choice with high expectations, KMS prepares children to take on new challenges and to make a positive impact on their world.

The Assistant Head of School will work closely with the Head of School to oversee the educational leadership team and the academic program to ensure continuity throughout the grades. The successful candidate will be an experienced, energetic, and program focused educator who can lead the teachers who are dedicated to knowing every child as an individual and acting as a guide for each child by paying special attention to students’ interests, questions, and achievements. An understanding of Montessori education will be helpful though not required for the person in this position. Candidates with independent school experience, advanced degrees and strong backgrounds in administration, teaching, program development, and DEI work will be preferred. See full job description and prospectus on the Kingsley Careers Page. 

KMS has engaged Educational Directions, a national executive search firm, to assist the Head of School and the Kingsley Community with the search. Nominations can be made, and all interested candidates can inquire, in confidence, to Sam Richards at srichards@edu-directions.com.

All interested candidates can inquire, in confidence, to Sam Richards at srichards@edu-directions.com. Please submit the following enclosures in PDF or Word format.

• A Letter of Interest specifically stating why you are attracted to this opportunity.
• Current resume or CV
• At least five (5) professional references including email, phone and your relationship to the reference (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
• A brief personal statement which may include your philosophy of education and leadership
• Reference letters are welcome but not required
• Any additional information you believe would help us get to know you better