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Charleston Montessori SchoolJob DescriptionJob Title: Head of SchoolReports to: Board of DirectorsSummary: Act as Head of School, appointed by the Board of Directors (“The Board”) to administer and implement the school's broad educational mission and policies as established by the Board; provides day-to-day educational leadership for the school.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or universityMA in education, business, or equivalent Montessori Administrator CredentialOR a combination of education and experienceLanguage Ability:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, educational reports, and legal documentsAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the business communityComputer Skills:Knowledge of G Suite and other apps/software used for word processing and financial spreadsheetsGeneral skill in navigating computer-based programsDuties and Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Supports student experiences and ensures the continuation of the Montessori philosophy within the classrooms and communityFostering parent involvement, community engagement, and family retentionEngaging and reporting to the Board of Directors and Board CommitteesRecruiting, developing and leading faculty and staffSupporting the Director of Business Operations with financial management and facilities operationsOverseeing and supporting enrollment and marketing strategiesWorks to promote harmonious relationships among students, faculty and staffStudent Engagement:Demonstrate a dedication to the cultivation of the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the studentsFosters diversity and inclusion among the communitySupports selection of student of activities and special programmingOversees the school safety programs, including building security, emergency procedures, safety drills, licensing and certification, etc. and ensures staff training to support these programsCollaborates with the Student Support Team and Lead Guides to ensure student challenges are identified and progress is monitored on a timely basis with both academic and behavioral support. Responsible for student disciplinary decisions and communication with the SST and families.Approves and administers rules, procedures, and support in governing the student bodyCommunity Engagement:Collaborates and supports The Flock parent group in coordinating community on campus events that promote school wide engagementFosters and supports parent involvement, engagement and volunteerismOffers opportunities for parent conversations regarding Montessori and child development, such as Parent Coffee and Parent Educations nightsCommunicates weekly with parents and community members regarding community updates, important events, policy changes or other necessary informationEstablishes and oversees programs for after-hours, including Junior Village, Village and Summer VillageBoard Relations: The Board of Directors delegates the full responsibility of School management and implementation of the policies and directives to the Head of School. Further, the Head of School supervises and manages the daily operations of the school. The Head of School is a non-voting member of the board and all board committees.Offers a report at Board Meetings on matters related to operations, staff relations, school events, enrollments, community engagements and other pertinent informationProvides key status updates and collaborates with the Board to develop long term strategic plans and establish policies and processes to accomplish the mission of the schoolWorks with the Director of Business Operations regarding the creation and direction of fiscally sound operating and capital budgets and financial plans to be recommended to the Board for their approvalCurriculum & Instruction:Ensures all school related decisions maintain the Montessori philosophy and maintain that focus of the schoolWorks with staff to identify curriculum needs related to teaching materials, faculty and program supportUpholds the academic and ethical standards of the schoolSupports the professional development and additional training of the staffObserves regularly in classrooms at each level within the schoolSupports the AMS recognition, consultation and accreditation processesEnsures the standards for recognition, accreditation and licensing are maintained from year to yearOversee development and implementation of clear and timely communication with familiesPersonnel:Fosters professionalism, team building, and ethical conduct in the staffAssures the staff understand and share the school's Montessori philosophy and goalsDefines the faculty and staff positions needed to implement the school's programRecruits highly qualified faculty membersHelps The Board with dismissals of faculty and staff who fail to meet such standardsDiscipline, training and development of all professional staffEstablishes practices and procedures to promote harmonious and constructive relationships among staff, promoting high morale;Follows a collegial managerial style rather than authoritarianIdentifies personnel issues as early as possibleBusiness, Finance and Facility Operations:Works collaboratively with the Director of Business OperationsUnderstands and assists with the business functions for the school, including budgeting, monitoring and reporting of income, expenses, investments and cash flow, and maintenance of appropriate recordsOversees all employment and human relations matters, such as contracts, job assignments, job orientation, staff training, retention and dismissals, personnel records, etc.Oversees the maintenance and cleaning of the buildings, grounds, and all facility operationsAdmissions:Supervises and assists the enrollment and admissions functions of the schoolSupports admission events and community outreach and facilitates school toursHelps administer the school's scholarship programWorks to sustain optimal enrollmentFundraising:Plans and helps coordinate major fundraising eventsSupervises volunteer efforts to support the school's fundraisingCollaborates with committees and groups to support fundraisers and community service programsSupervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.#J-18808-Ljbffr