Montessori Head of School

Summary

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Their Families While Having FUN as Part of a Collaborative Team!

We are interviewing for a full-time Montessori Director (Head of School) with a MINIMUM of 5 years experience is required. Hours for position are 6:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Would you like to...

• Work for an organization that values you as an individual?
• Have fun while being an educator to young children?
• Work in a beautiful facility with a supportive team?
• Earn a competitive wage with great benefits & opportunities for growth

Seven Oaks Academy is a privately owned and operated preschool with a dynamic history of serving our local community in Lilburn, GA since 1988. Our core values which we hire, train, retain and assess our team needs include:

1) Respect - We place a high value of respect for our children and their families, each other as teammates, ourselves as individuals, our local community, the reputation of our school and the cultural diversity of our world.
2) No Excuses - Each person on our team is accountable for their own "B.E.D." - we do not Blame; Excuse or Deny. We are reliable, on time, responsible and dedicated to early learning.
3) Play Dough - We are fun like play dough by being creative, enthusiastic about life and positive go-getters. We laugh "with our bellies" and do it often each day.
4) Team Player - We are humble, supportive, have each others back, dedicated, compassionate team players that trust each other to achieve our goals.

Join an Exceptional Team in an environment filled with smiling faces and friendly attitudes. As a member of the Seven Oaks Team, you are valued and an important part of our success. Our staff and teachers are lifelong learners dedicated to supporting each family we serve. The right candidate will be able to provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.

Enjoy exciting and innovative benefits such as:

• A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
• Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
• Annual anniversary "bonus pay" and quarterly " bonus achievements pay"
• Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
• Annual Team Community Service Project

Seven Oaks Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Duties

The ideal candidate will be a data driven decision maker with creative and proven leadership in educational leadership for preschool students and their families. The Montessori Director will lead a team by organizing and implementing all office operations and procedures to provide effective service to the Administration, Staff, Teachers, Parents and Students of the Academy.

Description of Job Tasks

• In collaboration with the owner / executive leadership staff, assists in the developing and evaluating the school's compliance project and program goals and objectives.
• Be deeply grounded, self-reflect, and act from the Montessori
• Overall responsibilities for supporting the executive director, and leadership in managing, and overseeing all aspects of the center to include HR, onboarding of staff, health and safety, staffing, training and retention, campus management, and delivery of high-quality education and care.
• Maintain strong relationships with our families, faculty, and vendors
• Cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform all essential functions for each position in the center, including, but not limited to, other Leadership Team positions, teacher, food service, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications:
Degree in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Marketing, Business or related field (Bachelor required). Dedicated to on-going professional development.
Experience working in a child care settings.
Bachelor's Degree in Education.
AMI or AMS trained and certified (preferred for this position - non-Montessori certified candidates will be considered and enroll in a training program upon hire) .
Five or more years of Montessori classroom experience.
Leadership experience strongly preferred.
Strong organization skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills (written and oral).
Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Bright From the Start regulations, Quality Rated system and Environmental Rating Scales

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Consistently standing for 2 hours or more delivering training.
Sitting at the computer for 3 hours or more at a time.
Bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and moderate lifting (at least 25 pounds) required.
Noise level in the work environment may be high at times.

Valid driver's license and personal transportation required.
Available to work occasional nights and weekends.
Team player.
Self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Background Check Requirements
Must pass all criminal history background checks. Must have valid driver's license, current insurance and reliable transportation. Please submit a resume with your application plus copies of your education credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaker. Experience using virtual / digital learning tools.
• Quality Rated, Procare and Brightwheel
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Word

Benefits

Join an Exceptional Team in an environment filled with smiling faces and friendly attitudes. As a member of the Seven Oaks Team, you are valued and an important part of our success. Our teachers and staff are lifelong learners dedicated to supporting each family we serve.

Enjoy exciting and innovative benefits such as:

• A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
• Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
• Annual anniversary "bonus pay"
• Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
• Annual Team Community Service Project

About Us

Seven Oaks Academy is a Montessori preschool in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Our mission is to plant seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more ensuring kindergarten readiness.

We celebrate each child's individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children's developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.

Why do so many families choose Montessori?

Individualized learning

Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.

Whole child education

Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.

Empowered by choice

Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.

Supported by research

Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori.

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