Head of School

American Montessori Society Inc; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bridgton School House is seeking an experienced Head of School to lead our growing independent montessori-inspired micro school serving children ages 3–9. This hands-on leadership role involves daily school operations, working with a founder, faculty, staff, and families in Bridgton, Maine.

The Head of School will guide growth, enrollment, programs, and long-term stability, while remaining actively involved in classroom life and supporting educators and students across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, school leadership, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of child development and child-centered education.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, administrative, director, principal, or Head of School experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with educators, families, and children.
• Comfortable working in a small, growing school.
• Montessori experience is helpful but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, school leadership, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the school
• Support and work closely with classroom educators and staff
• Work alongside the Interim Head of School during the transition
• Partner with the founder on school operations, planning, and continued growth
• Help support enrollment and the continued growth of the school
• Support curriculum, classroom environments, and student needs
• Maintain strong communication with families
• Lead staff meetings and support professional development
• Help oversee enrollment, admissions, and student transitions
• Maintain required school policies, documentation, licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Help manage school procedures and day-to-day operations
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programs and operations
• Help maintain the quality and consistency of the school as it grows
• Support community partnerships and student opportunities
• Help plan for future staffing, programming, and school needs
• Be present and involved throughout the school day

Skills

Education leadership

Child development

Communication

Organizational skills

Teaching experience

Montessori experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/child development/school leadership

Job description

Head of School
Bridgton School House | Bridgton, Maine
Full-Time | In Person

Bridgton School House is seeking an experienced Head of School to lead our growing independent montessori-inspired micro school serving children ages 3–9.

Our program is Montessori-inspired and centered around hands-on learning, independence, strong relationships, time outdoors, and giving children the time and space to learn at their own pace.

The Head of School will work closely with our founder, faculty, staff, families, and our Interim Head of School during the transition into the role. This position is responsible for both the day-to-day leadership of the school and helping guide its continued growth, enrollment, programs, and long-term stability.

This is a hands-on leadership position. We are looking for someone who is comfortable being involved in the daily life of a small school, supporting educators, communicating with families, and helping manage both academic and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the school
• Support and work closely with classroom educators and staff
• Work alongside the Interim Head of School during the transition
• Partner with the founder on school operations, planning, and continued growth
• Help support enrollment and the continued growth of the school
• Support curriculum, classroom environments, and student needs
• Maintain strong communication with families
• Lead staff meetings and support professional development
• Help oversee enrollment, admissions, and student transitions
• Maintain required school policies, documentation, licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Help manage school procedures and day-to-day operations
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programs and operations
• Help maintain the quality and consistency of the school as it grows
• Support community partnerships and student opportunities
• Help plan for future staffing, programming, and school needs
• Be present and involved throughout the school day

Qualifications

• Experience in education, school leadership, or a related field
• Strong understanding of child development and child-centered education
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Previous leadership, administrative, director, principal, or Head of School experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well with educators, families, and children
• Comfortable working in a small, growing school
• Montessori experience is helpful but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, school leadership, or a related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• 100% employer-paid individual health insurance plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development support available
• Opportunities for growth as the school develops
• Relocation assistance available

Housing

Bridgton School House partners with Lakewood Apartments, a new residential community in Bridgton, to offer discounted rental options for educators who may be relocating to the area.

Learn more at rentbridgton.com.