Head of School

Quest Montessori School, Narragasett RI
Administrative

Description

Quest Montessori School, is seeking a new Head of School beginning in the summer 2025. The ideal candidate is an experienced Montessori school leader who is proficient in both educational and operational aspects of school management. The ability to provide oversight of authentic Montessori education with supportive school operations is essential. The art of delegation with an experienced administrative staff and veteran Montessori teacher leaders will be an asset for this new school leader. Quest’s new HOS must be a strategic visionary who can partner with a professional, invested, and supportive Board. The HOS will effectively engage the school community to join in that vision.

Qualifications

● Two to three years’ experience in administration in a Montessori school preferred ● Montessori credential preferred ● A Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degrees in a related field preferred ● Experience with regulatory, personnel, budget, and fiscal management preferred ● Experience working with a governing board preferred ● Must meet the Head of School requirements of an American Montessori Society accredited school

Benefits

Quest Montessori offers health insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition discounts; vacation, sick, personal, and professional days as well as vision and dental coverage.

Contact Information

Interested candidates must submit the following documents, via email to Carla Hofland: carla@metroconsultingservices.com 1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee expressing interest in and detailing qualifications for the position 2. A current resume 3. A statement of educational leadership philosophy (1-2 pages) 4. Two examples of writing on a school or educational topic (can be school newsletter/communications) 5. Five references (including email addresses and telephone numbers) that can be contacted confidentially. Application deadline: August 15, 2024.