Head of School

PARK EAST ACADEMY INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

An esteemed Montessori educational institution based in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Head of School. This role involves overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring educational standards align with Montessori principles. The ideal candidate should have a background in early childhood development, be Montessori certified, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers a chance to shape innovative early childhood education practices.

Qualifications

• Montessori Certified professional with preschool teaching experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in educational administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and administration of the preschool.
• Mentor the teaching team and ensure delivery meets educational standards.
• Manage recruitment, financial oversight, and communication.
• Oversee budgeting, financial management and facilities maintenance.
• Ensure program quality aligns with Montessori standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience in early childhood development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Park Schools Montessori (PS) is looking for a Head of School who will oversee the daily operations and administration of the preschool. The candidate will be experienced in the field of early childhood development and lead management of the school. The Head of School responsibilities include recruitment of staff, property maintenance, marketing and communication, financial management, and communication with role players. To be successful as the Head of School, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as love for children.

The Head of School will mentor the Park Schools Montessori teaching team and use programmatic data to provide quality assurance oversight to ensure that program delivery meets educational standards and aligns with Montessori principles. The position is ideal for an Montessori Certified professional with a Bachelor's Degree in education or any related field who has preschool teaching experience and is ready to assume a role in administration.

Park Schools Montessori, is a premier Montessori educational program based in Atlanta, Georgia. We shift the dynamics of early childhood education by presenting a hybrid of Montessori and S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Our Montessori program teaches a balanced approach to self‑awareness and independence. Our learning design supports a unique play‑based learning model, that incorporates developmental and environmental sustainability, perma‑culture (gardening), technology and engineering at a very early age. We also incorporate other learning experiences that make Park Schools Montessori a unique Montessori program and experience.