The Head of School is accountable to ensure KMS is an educationally vibrant, fiscally solvent, visible community organization. The Head of School reports to the Board of Directors and s/he carries out the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors and acts within the financial policy set by that body. Within these parameters, the Head oversees a staff of 18+ people providing leadership and support; serves as the face of KMS to the community and donors; orchestrates external relations; and supervises business operations.
- Board Relations - assist with board recruitment; attend all board meetings; communicate with board on school operations; chief liaison between board, staff, and school community;
- Operations & Finances - oversee budget and work with finance committee; review operations to ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies; and review, update and revise all school policy and procedure documents; ensure, at all times, KMS is compliant with all state and federal licensing requirements and labor standards;
- Leadership & Supervision - effectively recruit, select and retain quality staff; prepare and deliver annual staff employment agreements; set annual goals for staff and performs annual written performance reviews; encourage and provide time for staff development; and facilitate monthly staff meetings;
- Development, Admissions, & Community Relations - meet annual fundraising goals; cultivate community and alumni for fundraising; oversee admissions and marketing; maintain constructive communication with other educational institutions and associations; ambassador of school to community; and greet families at the door in the morning;
- Educational Duties - oversee student evaluation and assessment; observation in classrooms; manage special education needs including behavioral support, referrals and IEPs
- 10+ years of leadership/direct supervision experience in an educational setting; strong preference for previous Montessori experience
- Solid understanding of and experience in budgeting and finances.
- Strong comfort level with public speaking with large and small groups, able to deliver a compelling message and engage with audience.
- Strong ability to move from vision to implementation to evaluation while examining many moving parts and perspectives.
- Servant leader who values employees, volunteers and partners and engages these stakeholders in decision making and strategy.
- 5+ years experience with Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, CRMs and/or general comfort with learning new technology.
- Fluency in English with strong written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with the Board of Directors, staff, community members, families, and students as well as the general public.
- Integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, flexibility, teamwork, confidentiality, creativity, planning, organization and a sense of humor.
- Dedication to Montessori philosophy
$53-58,000 plus health benefits, matching retirement and paid personal time
Please submit a cover letter and resume (in one file) to [email protected] with “Head of School” in the subject line by July 20, 2018. No calls please.