Head of School in Billings, Montana

GMA is a private, non-profit institution of learning, based on the Montessori Method of instruction, serving children from 3 years through grade 6. Founded in 2007, GMA is housed in a purpose-built, 25,000 square foot state-of-the-art building that meets the unique needs of a Montessori educational environment, situated on 4 acres of land in Billings, Montana.

The new Head of Grace Montessori Academy will be a strategic and confident forward thinker, able to articulate and achieve a strong vision, inspire and support others, and manage people, business, and programs in order to uphold and promote the school’s mission/vision.

Mission: Grace Montessori Academy is a nurturing, Christian, educational community.
Vision:

·         We teach the child a love for learning and moral principles that will assist the child in developing their knowledge, self-discipline and self-esteem allowing them to realize and achieve their individual potential.

·         We teach the child personal responsibility, tolerance, mentoring others and to contribute their unique gifts to the world.

·         We teach the child to love Christ and desire to become His disciple in the world.

·         We teach children from ages 3 to 12.

·         We financially assist those who cannot afford to attend.

·         We reach out to all people in the community.

·         We reach out as a positive influence to our families and community.

·         We are an exemplary Christian Montessori school known for pacesetting excellence with impeccable character as an organization.

·         We aspire to be a Christian Montessori teacher-training center.

HoS Leadership and Personal Qualities

• Qualified educational leader who fully embraces the Montessori pedagogy and a Christian core philosophy and who will be committed to ensuring that they remain central to the school’s program at every level.
• An approachable leader who loves children and is eager to engage genuinely with students, faculty and parents.
• A confident leader with personal integrity and a commitment to living Christian virtues.
• A leader with excellent administrative skills, including the ability to multitask and to delegate appropriately.
• A leader who celebrates the individuality of each child and staff member.

HoS Responsibilities

• Implement the school’s mission, vision and goals as defined by the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain positive public and school community relations.
• Remain true to the Christian Montessori philosophy of education in all aspects of the school.
• Act with fiscal responsibility.
• Participate fully in the external aspects of school leadership, including playing a significant role in donor stewardship and marketing.
• Provide leadership to faculty, staff and parents; and
• Achieve and maintain overall operational success.

This position reports to the Board of Trustees.

HoS Professional Qualifications

Requirements for this position include:

• Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership (or equivalent).
• Strong Christian foundation.
• Five or more years of teaching experience.
• Charismatic personality with both adults and children.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Understanding of the Montessori pedagogy.
• Experience in the direct supervision of faculty/staff.
• Experience in organizational growth and management, preferably with a non-profit school.
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen.