Head of School — Chinese Montessori Startup

American Montessori Society Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dandelion Chinese Montessori School in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Head of School to launch and lead operations, programs, and staff for a premier Chinese immersion Montessori program opening Spring 2027. The role partners with the Founder/CEO to build the school's framework, recruit faculty, and foster an inclusive culture rooted in Montessori principles.

Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, enrollment coordination, staff development, and external communications to families

Qualifikationen

• Must meet PA Chapter 3270.35 requirements (Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Ed with 2+ years admin exp or master’s with related credits).
• AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori Certification (Primary or IT) is required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Aufgaben

• Oversee administrative success of all school programs and compliance with laws.
• Collaborate with Founder/CEO to create strategic plan initiatives.
• Recruit and supervise teaching and non-teaching staff; manage compensation and development policies.
• Coordinate curricula with Lead Teachers and support staff in the immersion program.
• Serve as spokesperson and manage internal/external communications; engage with the Philadelphia community.

Kenntnisse

Mandarin/English fluency

Leadership experience

Administrative experience

Ausbildung

Pennsylvania DHS Director Eligibility

AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Dandelion Chinese Montessori School in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Head of School to launch and lead operations, programs, and staff for a premier Chinese immersion Montessori program opening Spring 2027. The role partners with the Founder/CEO to build the school's framework, recruit faculty, and foster an inclusive culture rooted in Montessori principles.

Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, enrollment coordination, staff development, and external communications to families