Montessori Head of School - Visionary, Community-Focused Leader

American Montessori Society Inc; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenspring Montessori School seeks a thoughtful, experienced Head of School to begin July 1, 2027. The leader will uphold authentic Montessori principles while guiding strategic growth, enrollment, and long‑term sustainability across the Toddler through Adolescent programs.

The ideal candidate collaborates with the Board, faculty, and families to foster belonging, equity, and a warm, visible presence within the school community.

Qualifications

• Deeply knowledgeable about and committed to Montessori education.
• Warm, humble, approachable, and highly visible.
• An exceptional listener and transparent communicator.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking.
• Experienced in enrollment, advancement, and institutional stewardship.
• Skilled at building strong teams and organizational systems.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and community partnership.
• Able to balance continuity with thoughtful innovation.

Responsibilities

• Articulate a compelling vision for the Toddler‑through‑Adolescent experience.
• Strengthen enrollment and retention.
• Broaden the school’s visibility and community partnerships.
• Support faculty and staff.
• Advance long‑term financial and institutional sustainability.
• Balance continuity with thoughtful innovation.

Skills

Montessori leadership

Strategic leadership

Enrollment management

Community engagement

Communication

Team building

Job description

Greenspring Montessori School seeks a thoughtful, experienced Head of School to begin July 1, 2027. The leader will uphold authentic Montessori principles while guiding strategic growth, enrollment, and long‑term sustainability across the Toddler through Adolescent programs.

The ideal candidate collaborates with the Board, faculty, and families to foster belonging, equity, and a warm, visible presence within the school community.