Director of Elementary and Middle School

American Montessori Society Inc; Andover (MA); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Andover School of Montessori in Andover, MA, seeks an experienced educational leader to serve as Director of Elementary and Middle School, overseeing Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and Integrated Arts.

The Director will join ASM's Leadership Team, support faculty development, strengthen curriculum and instruction, partner with families, and guide day-to-day operations in alignment with the school's mission. Montessori experience is welcomed but not required.

Formación

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Experience in independent-school leadership.
• Montessori teaching or leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Montessori philosophy.
• Significant experience as an educator in an independent school.
• Experience leading a school division or equivalent.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing adults.
• Strong management, organizational, problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style; ability to build trust.
• Commitment to student-centered education and ASM's mission.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and Integrated Arts.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support faculty.
• Provide leadership for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and improvement.
• Promote coherence across program levels.
• Partner with teachers and families to support students' academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Serve as admin resource for families and navigate concerns.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Oversee scheduling, programming, resources, and academic processes.
• Oversee the elementary summer program.
• Collaborate on school-wide priorities, enrollment, accreditation, and professional development.
• Foster a joyful, respectful, inclusive school culture.

Conocimientos

Educational leadership

Supervision & coaching

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Educación

Master's degree in education

Educational leadership degree

Descripción del empleo

Director of Elementary & Middle School

Andover School of Montessori | Andover, Massachusetts

Full-Time | 12-Month | Exempt

Andover School of Montessori (ASM) seeks an experienced, collaborative educational leader to serve as Director of Elementary and Middle School, providing leadership for the school's Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and Integrated Arts programs.

The Opportunity

The Director is a member of ASM's Leadership Team and provides educational and programmatic leadership for the Elementary, Middle School, and Integrated Arts divisions. Working closely with school leadership, the Director supports and develops faculty, strengthens curriculum and instruction, partners with students and families, and helps guide the effective day-to-day operation of these programs in alignment with the School's mission.

The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who enjoys working closely with faculty, can navigate complex situations thoughtfully, builds trusting relationships with families, and brings clarity and follow-through to the daily work of leading school divisions.

Montessori experience is welcomed but is not required.

ASM is particularly interested in experienced independent-school educators and leaders who are excited by Montessori's commitment to student agency, independence, curiosity, and the development of the whole child. This position offers the opportunity to support talented educators, build strong partnerships with families, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of an established independent Montessori school.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

The Director of Elementary and Middle School will:

• Lead the Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School and Integrated Arts programs.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support faculty and their professional growth.
• Provide leadership for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Promote coherence and collaboration across program levels.
• Partner with teachers and families to support students' academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Serve as a key administrative resource for families and help navigate concerns constructively.
• Participate in faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention.
• Oversee the effective day-to-day operation of the program levels, including scheduling, programming, resources and academic processes.
• Implement and oversee the elementary summer program.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and Leadership Team on school-wide priorities, strategic initiatives, enrollment, accreditation, and professional development.
• Help foster a joyful, respectful, inclusive school culture grounded in ASM’s mission and core values.

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in an independent-school leadership position.
• Montessori teaching, leadership, or training experience.
• Familiarity with Montessori philosophy and practice.
• Significant experience as an educator in an independent school or comparable educational setting.
• Successful experience leading a school division, department, academic program, grade-level team, or other significant educational function.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing adults.
• Strong management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to move effectively between strategic priorities and day-to-day needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the judgment to navigate complex conversations with faculty and families.
• A collaborative leadership style and demonstrated ability to build trust.
• Commitment to student-centered education and to ASM's mission and community.

Candidates without Montessori experience who are genuinely interested in learning and leading within a Montessori environment are encouraged to apply.

About Andover School of Montessori

Andover School of Montessori is an independent Montessori school serving students from preschool through Middle School. ASM provides an educational experience that honors Montessori philosophy while preparing students to become independent, curious, compassionate, and engaged learners. Our faculty and staff create a joyful learning community in which students are challenged academically, supported socially and emotionally, and encouraged to develop confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $97,000

Andover School of Montessori is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all members of its school community.