Head of School

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine’s Montessori in Houston, TX seeks a visionary Head of School to lead the school beginning July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will embrace Montessori values, embody Catholic faith, and understand the Dominican charism to guide the school’s next era of growth and distinction. The position requires a practicing Catholic, an advanced degree in educational leadership or administration, and a proven track record as an educational leader.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic status is required.
• Advanced degree in educational leadership or administration is required.
• A seasoned and successful educational leader with Montessori or Catholic education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead St. Catherine’s Montessori in alignment with Montessori and Dominican values.
• Cultivate academic excellence and student achievement across grade levels.
• Strengthen community relationships with families, parish, and partners.
• Inspire and support faculty and staff through professional development and shared governance.
• Steward the school’s growth, finances, facilities, and strategic priorities.

Skills

Practicing Catholic

Seasoned educational leader

Education

Advanced degree in educational leadership or administration

Job description

Head of School | St. Catherine’s Montessori | Houston, TX

Job Description:

POSITION: HEAD OF SCHOOL

SCHOOL: ST. CATHERINE’S MONTESSORI

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS

START DATE: JULY 1, 2027

St. Catherine’s Montessori has partnered with The Education Group to assist in its search for the next Head of School. Please access the following link to view a detailed, comprehensive description of the School, position, candidate requirements, and the application process.

https://www.stcathmont.org/about-us/head-of-school-search

THE POSITION

Rooted in the Dominican tradition and inspired by the transformative power of Montessori education, the St. Catherine’s Montessori seeks a visionary and mission-centered leader to serve as its next Head of School beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful and inspiring leader who embraces Montessori values, embodies the Catholic faith, and understands the richness of the Dominican charism. This leader will cultivate academic excellence, strengthen community relationships, inspire faculty and students, and steward the School into its next era of growth and distinction.

Requirements:

• Practicing Catholic
• Advanced degree in educational leadership or administration
• A seasoned and successful educational leader

We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position: No