Head of School

Southlake Montessori is seeking a qualified candidate for its Head of School (HOS) position beginning in the summer of 2025 or in the summer of 2026. A start date during the 25-26 school year is also possible to allow for transition. Southlake Montessori is located in a lovely, one story, modern office building, surrounded by big oak trees, ample parking, and an outdoor environment for children and school events. Southlake Montessori currently serves 30 students, in 3 classrooms, ages 3 – 12 years. The school houses spacious well-equipped Montessori environments with natural lighting, full of joyful and self-sufficient children. The outdoor area includes a chicken coop with “chicken care” provided by the children of the school. The elementary children are involved in community services such as preparing brown bag meals for delivery to the homeless. Parents engage in fundraising activities and are committed to the success of their children in Montessori education. Passionate, committed AMI-credentialed (Association of Montessori Internationale) Montessori educators serve the children of Southlake Montessori.

Vision and Mission

Vision: To cultivate the development of children, using AMI Montessori principles, to become adults who contribute as leaders to the world’s greater good with integrity, compassion, and global consciousness.

Mission: To provide a premier, not-for-profit AMI Montessori program that fosters the unique academic, social, and personal development of each student and motivates them for a lifetime of learning and success.

Core Beliefs

1. Education as a Partnership: Honest, open communication among all constituents.
2. Prepared Environment: Each student is given the freedom and guidance to learn from a thoughtfully prepared environment.
3. Collaborative Learning Community: Inspiring, motivating, teaching, and respectful.
4. Potential of Each Individual: Students are supported and guided intellectually, personally, and socially.
5. Non-discrimination Policy: Southlake does not discriminate in its hiring, admissions practices, or any other form of access based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, disability, language, immigration status, etc.

Position Requirements

1. Montessori teaching credential strongly preferred; Montessori Administrator credential strongly preferred.
2. Administrative experience in an educational setting; at least five years’ experience in Administration in a Montessori school is preferred.
3. Previous classroom experience in Montessori required.
4. A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degrees in a related field preferably with a Montessori focus.
5. Experience with regulatory, personnel, budget, and fiscal management preferred.
6. Experience working with a governing Board strongly preferred.
7. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial and facilities management preferred.
8. Meeting all requirements of local, state and accrediting/regulatory bodies.

Benefits

Benefits include paid professional development; tuition discount; paid time off; and SIMPLE IRA retirement with matching contribution.

Application Process

Interested candidates will submit the following documents via email to Carla Hofland, Consultant, Metro Consulting Services:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee expressing interest in and detailing qualifications for the position.
2. A current resume.
3. A statement of educational leadership philosophy (1-2 pages).
4. Two examples of writing on a school or educational topic (can be school newsletter/communications).
5. Five references (including email addresses and telephone numbers) that can be contacted confidentially.
6. Other documents/media may be required later in the process.

Candidates’ engagement with the search will be kept confidential until the final stage of the process. Candidates are free to communicate directly with Carla Hofland via email, [email protected], or phone (301) 230-0901 regarding the search process. Note that the search will continue until a qualified candidate has been hired.

Please submit a letter of interest or application as soon as possible.