Founded in 1974, Chemung Valley Montessori School (CVMS) is located in Elmira, NY, and currently serves 130 students enrolled at the Toddler (Ages 2-3)-through-Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) levels, with an annual operating budget for 2025/26 of $1.4 million.

For more information about CVMS, please visit www.cvms.org 

Reporting to the CVMS Board of Trustees, the Head of School (HOS) is responsible for the School's daily operations, including the supervision of all faculty and staff, while also providing professional oversight of a small administrative staff. The HOS is also responsible for:

• Ensuring that the educational experience for all students is of the highest standard, delivered in a manner that is consistent with Montessori educational philosophy.
• Serving as an Ex-Officio (non-voting) member of the Board of Trustees while collaborating with the Board in developing and implementing strategic plans and annual operating budgets.
• Overseeing all personnel decisions.
• Serving as the primary representative of the School with all of its internal and external constituencies, including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, neighbors, the business community, governmental agencies, and local, state and national educational organizations and accrediting agencies.
• Ensuring compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations and charter guidelines.

CVMS seeks an experienced leader to begin July 1, 2026. Preferred candidates will have Montessori and/or comparable independent school administrative experience. Salary is competitive with other Administrative positions at similar schools in our regional, and commensurate with experience.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to: Timothy A. Daniel c/o tdaniel@cvms.org

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