Organization: Harpeth Montessori
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
Position: Head of School
Position Overview
The Head of School provides overall leadership for Harpeth Montessori, overseeing daily operations, educational excellence, and the school’s long-term success.
The school is seeking a confident, experienced leader with firsthand Montessori classroom experience who has successfully moved into school administration. The ideal candidate is visible and approachable, enjoys engaging with students, educators, and families, and brings a strong focus to organizational effectiveness, accountability, enrollment, and staff development.
Working collaboratively with school ownership, the Head of School will have meaningful decision-making authority and an opportunity to help shape the school’s future direction.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Leadership and Montessori Excellence
Uphold the principles and philosophy of authentic Montessori education across all programs.
Support and mentor lead guides and classroom assistants to maintain high educational standards.
Ensure strong classroom environments, consistent instructional practices, and positive student outcomes.
Promote Montessori education that connects academic learning with practical life skills, independence, and real-world experiences.
Guide program development and continuous improvement.
Faculty Leadership and School Culture
Lead, support, and develop a team of approximately 15 educators and administrative professionals.
Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable school culture.
Build strong relationships with staff while maintaining clear expectations and professional standards.
Prioritize faculty retention, professional growth, and long-term team stability.
School Administration and Operations
Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and applicable educational requirements.
Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming campus.
Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditures, and partner with ownership on financial planning.
Develop efficient systems that support strong communication, consistency, and operational excellence.
Enrollment, Retention, and Family Engagement
Serve as a visible, trusted leader and primary point of connection for school families.
Build meaningful relationships with current and prospective families.
Lead enrollment initiatives, school tours, admissions, and retention strategies.
Address parent concerns with professionalism, empathy, sound judgment, and confidence.
Promote a welcoming, connected school community that encourages long-term family engagement.
Strategic Leadership and School Growth
Collaborate with ownership to develop and implement the school’s long-term vision.
Identify opportunities to strengthen programming, enrollment, financial sustainability, and school culture.
Lead school improvement initiatives and support thoughtful program expansion.
Establish measurable goals and maintain accountability for school performance.
How to Apply
Apply through Harpeth Montessori’s careers page.
