Job Description
Higher Ground Education is seeking a Regional Head of School to support 11 Guidepost Montessori and Academy of Thought and Industry campuses in South Texas. The Regional Head of School will be responsible for providing support to the entire region, which includes 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. This role involves traveling and spending varying amounts of time on campuses throughout the region to provide the highest impact support.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing a strategic plan for the campus
- Creating a strong culture that embodies the mission of the 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
The ideal candidate possesses:
- 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
What Higher Ground Education offers:
- 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
- The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child