Children’s School Director

Overview

Island Montessori Charter School Mission: The mission of Island Montessori Charter School is to enable children of diverse backgrounds to learn and grow at their own pace by offering a developmentally appropriate and challenging academic Montessori environment that models grace and courtesy and fosters a peaceful community of lifelong learners.

Description: The primary objective of the Children’s School Director is to uphold and advance the mission and goals of Island Montessori Charter School. The Children’s School Director will report to the IMS Board of Directors and the Head of School. This person will lead the day-to-day operations of the IMS Children’s School and oversee its procedures, maintaining open communication with the school’s learning community.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to inspire, lead, and motivate a team to work together toward academic success.

Required Qualifications:
3+ years of working in a preschool setting as a teacher, school support personnel, or a school administrator.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Montessori certification
Understanding of the planes of development for children
Knowledge and experience with budgets, finance, and tuition

Desired Qualifications:
A love of children and Montessori education
Experience as an Administrator or Preschool Director
Experience teaching in a Primary or Elementary Montessori environment
Familiarity with non-profit organizations and operations
Outstanding human relation skills (verbal and written)
A track record for creating collaborative, positive work environments
A visionary who is committed to upholding the school’s mission.

***Please see attached PDF for full job description***

If interested, please send a resume and three references to Alicia Rheel, arheel@islandmontessorischool.com