Head of School

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $ Annually

The Montessori Head of School is responsible for consistently fulfilling the role’s, responsibilities, and duties outlined in this job description. The Montessori Head of School is responsible for meeting the comprehensive responsibilities outlined by the Montessori educational philosophy and supporting the Head of Schools in customer service and school management. This role requires guiding and supervising students across various age groups using Montessori techniques, fostering positive interactions with teachers, students, and parents, and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment.

The Montessori Head of School also assists in Montessori teacher training and handles various administrative tasks, including staff management, scheduling, payroll, student enrollment, and school operations.

• Full knowledge and understanding of St. Mary’s Montessori School parent and employee policies, handbooks, and procedures. Full knowledge and understanding of State of California:
  Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations.

• Customer Service:
  Strive to meet all Montessori Head of School responsibilities, nurturing the development and learning of students.
• Montessori Environment:
  Provide a prepared environment with identifiable activity routines, facilitate transitions, and constantly observe students.
• Montessori Principles:
  Demonstrate and apply Montessori principles and maintain ongoing knowledge of them.
• Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  Use and implement a daily schedule based on Montessori ideals.
• Training and Development:
  Assist Lead Teachers with training and program advancement.
• Learning Environment:
  Create and maintain an environment that showcases Montessori learning.
• Readiness:
  Maintain knowledge of local primary expectations for kindergarten and elementary readiness.
• Interventions:
  Conduct meetings with students and parents for social or academic support and handle behavioral situations.

• Communication:
  Communicate Montessori philosophy to parents, respecting confidentiality.
• Interaction:
  Interact with parents positively and provide regular communications.
• Parent Tours:
  Conduct weekly tours for new parents.
• Promotion:
  Promote the Montessori program and encourage parental involvement.
• Family Inclusion:
  Appreciate and integrate student’s family cultures into the program.

• Supervision:
  Maintain constant supervision and ensure safety during all activities.
• Interaction:
  Interact with students supportively, using their names and a calm tone.
• Policies and Procedures:
  Follow all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Emergency Situations:
  Report any signs of illness, injury, or abuse, and take appropriate action.
• Sanitary Standards:
  Maintain sanitary standards and accurate attendance records.

• Support:
  Assist the Assistant Director and Corporate Staff in customer service and community relations.
• Attendance:
  Consistently attend work as scheduled and complete assigned duties.
• Maintenance:
  Supervise facility cleanup and maintenance of student areas.
• Meetings and Events:
  Attend staff meetings, workshops, open houses, and parent events.
• Enrollment and Training:
  Maintain full school enrollment, conduct training, manage schedules, payroll, and hiring processes.

Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities beyond their job description as needed. These duties may vary from time to time. Such assignments are expected to be within the employee’s skills and capabilities and contribute to their professional development .

Salaried employees are required to maintain a valid, one-year, employment agreement with St. Mary’s Montessori School.

The MINIMUM required to qualify for this position.

• Early Childhood
  
  Education:
  
  2-3 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Degree:
  Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or equivalent experience.
• SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND/OR LICENSING:
• Certifications:
  
  Required by state law or regulatory agencies (e.g., CDA, CPR, ECE units).
• Course Work:
  Required in child development.
• Regulati…