Regional Head of School - Guidepost Montessori : Job Details

Are you looking for a place where you can find purpose behind what you do every day? We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as the Regional Head of School of our South Texas Region! At Higher Ground Education, we're driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. We believe that the traditional method of education used in most schools is antiquated, outdated, and broken. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. Head of School Position: We are looking for a leader who shares our passion for the Montessori method and has the talent and perseverance required to quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. As the Regional Head of School, you'll be responsible for supporting the entire region, which includes 11 Guidepost Montessori and Academy of Thought and Industry campuses. Your responsibilities range from stepping into a campus for a 3 month full time Head of School coverage to partnering with School Leaders to drive enrollment or make key hires. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Traveling and spending varying amounts of time on campuses throughout the region providing the highest impact support
• Developing a strategic plan for the campus
• Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of our organization
• Building a strong community among staff, parents, and children
• Ensuring consistent high quality of the Montessori program within and across all grade levels
• Ensuring overall profitability targets are met (including managing campus budget)
• Working with the Assistant Head of School to ensure enrollment targets are met
• Hiring, supporting, developing, and managing teaching staff

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Ongoing professional development
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% tuition discount for two children at any school within our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child

We'd love to talk with you if you possess:

• Strong leadership skills
• Focused organizational skills and attention to detail with a drive for results
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• An aptitude for creating a warm and benevolent team culture
• Strong leadership and the ability to make the tough decisions with limited information
• A passion for being a part of the change in education

We will prefer you over other candidates if you have:

• Early childhood education leadership experience
• Experience teaching within a early childhood education setting
• Experience as an Admissions, Administrative, Program or School Director for a preschool
• Strong belief of getting education right through the Montessori pedagogy
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education or a Montessori certification

Guidepost Montessori and the Academy of Thought and Industry are projects of Higher Ground Education. You can learn more about our mission by visiting Because we are a private, for-profit organization, this role does not require fundraising nor managing a Board of Directors! Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.