School Leader

At Creative Montessori Academy, we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

As Montessori educators, it is our mission to prepare our environments for students to develop a love of learning and become intrinsically motivated. It is our objective to guide students in their critical thinking and bring awareness to their five senses throughout the environment.

Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

• A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values.
• The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

As the school leader, you play a pivotal role in orchestrating your academy's strategic vision, academic performance, and operational excellence. Your primary goal is for all students to achieve at high levels in a physically and emotionally safe environment.

• Embrace, champion, uphold, and operationalize the academy’s mission, vision, and values within the school community, always serving as a role model for ethical behavior and cultural alignment.
• Align decision-making, policies, processes, and strategic initiatives with the overarching mission and values of the academy.

• Assist with preparing the academy’s budget.
• Operate within the board-approved budget, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and strategic financial planning. This includes communicating the school’s financial health to stakeholders, assisting with pay negotiations, and making decisions with the budget in mind.
• Identify opportunities for cost-effective practices without compromising educational quality.
• Develop and implement comprehensive safety protocols, collaborating with staff, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a secure and prepared learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to, actively using the threat management protocol.
• Conduct regular safety drills and training sessions to equip the school community with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to emergencies.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency services, and community organizations to establish strong partnerships that enhance school safety.
• Oversee the maintenance of security systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and functional, and identify areas for improvement to fortify the school's safety infrastructure.
• Foster a culture of awareness and vigilance among staff and students, promoting open communication and proactive measures to address potential safety concerns.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports, lists, and all other paperwork for which the school leader is responsible. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of adequate inventories of real and personal property under their jurisdiction, accurate attendance and count day records, CA-60s, student progress records, and other sensitive documents.
• Coordinate or oversee the coordination of all services of the academy. This includes, but is not limited to, transportation, food service, maintenance, playground supervision, safety, special services, compliance, and outside-building usage.
• Plan, supervise, and regularly report fire drills, tornado drills, lockdown drills, the…