Montessori School Executive Director

Highlawn Montessori School; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlawn Montessori School in Prairie Village, KS, seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic direction and day-to-day operations of a long-established AMI-accredited program. The role oversees program development, fundraising, financial oversight, staff leadership, and external relations, aligning with the school's mission.

You will collaborate with the board to ensure governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, while cultivating partnerships with families and the community to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong external relationships with parents, donors, volunteers, and partners.
• Experience leading nonprofit organizations with budget oversight and fundraising.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Montessori and organizational strategy with the board.
• Oversee program development, fundraising, financial oversight, and staff leadership.
• Represent the school in the community and manage governance and compliance.

Skills

External relationship building

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication skills

Fundraising

Job description

Highlawn Montessori School in Prairie Village, KS, seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic direction and day-to-day operations of a long-established AMI-accredited program. The role oversees program development, fundraising, financial oversight, staff leadership, and external relations, aligning with the school's mission.

You will collaborate with the board to ensure governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, while cultivating partnerships with families and the community to