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Position Open—Head of School
Great River Montessori Charter School
Head of School
Great River Montessori Charter School
1326 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN, 55108-5202
Phone: 651-305-2780
Fax: 651-305 2781
Email: Info@greatriverschool.org
Applications—Due by Feb 2nd 2009
Start Date—Earlier 2009
Salary: Commensurate with experience—range 70k-85k
Great River School is a Minnesota public charter Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) School that opened in August, 2004. Great River offers a challenging academic program by a teaching staff trained in Montessori education for secondary students. Currently, there are students in seventh-twelfth grade with an enrollment of approximately 230 students
The Mission Statement: Great River School, an urban Montessori learning community, prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world.
The Board of Directors of Great River School is conducting a search for a long term Head of School. The Head of School will act as the executive director of the school and will be responsible for creating policies and procedures for the school, as well as for creating general administrative processes for the efficient running of the school. Qualified Candidates would bring a skill set that can manage the day to day business, as well as foster a passion and innovation to move Great River forward and incorporate the two philosophies of Montessori and IB. In addition, the Head of School will be able to work cooperatively with a number of constituencies, including but not limited to, the Board of Directors, the staff, student and parent community, regional and national Montessori and IB educational communities, and the Saint Paul public school administration.
Qualifications: We are seeking a visionary leader committed to academic excellence as well a continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic leader with the following qualities and characteristics.
Public or private school administration or executive director experience
Demonstrates commitment to high levels of staff development, including aiding staff in gaining insights as to strengths and weaknesses, and to provide a vehicle of both formal and informal for continued improvements in job performance.
Demonstrates a keen understanding of Montessori education. Prefer candidates with Montessori training. If no Montessori training, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to Montessori principles and a willingness to consult with experienced Montessori educational advisors. In addition, the candidate will commit to attend the 6 week Montessori Adolescent Orientation Program which the school will support and fund.
Demonstrates commitment to cultural competency and addressing the needs of urban youth, family, and community.
Demonstrates competency in fiscal and organizational management. Prefer candidates with fundraising campaign experience.
Administrative or management experience in a non-profit or private sector organization. Prefer individuals who have successfully managed a staff of significant size.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with managing outside consultants.
Possesses the highest standards of professionalism, sincerity, honesty, and integrity.
Other statutory or regulatory requirements for the administrator of a Saint Paul public charter school as may be further identified in the search process.
Interested individuals, please e-mail your resume by Monday February 2nd, 2009 to:
Tom Carrigan—Vice President—Great River Board
Head of Search Committee
Tcarr389@aol.com
If do not have access to e-mail, please hand deliver or mail for arrival by Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Ben Moudry
Great River School
1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
For more information by phone, please call Great River School and your inquiry will be directed to the Search Committee.
Phone: 651-305-2780
Ad placed 12/10/08

Rochester Montessori School seeks a dynamic and qualified Guide to start a second Lower Elementary class for the 2009-2010 school year. We opened in 1968 and now have 170 students enrolled in 8 different classes—Toddler to Upper Elementary. We have a large purpose built school which sits on 15 acres of land which we are developing into a natural outdoor environment including restoring much of it to natural prairie. RMS has a professional and dedicated staff of 28 and is located in scenic SE Minnesota 45 minutes from the Mississippi River and an hour and a half from the Twin Cities. We are seeking an inspired and inspirational Montessori professional with the developed skill, nurtured spirit, and humility needed to be successfully dedicated to every child. Applicants must be trained. Salary DOE with good benefits. Send resume to:
patrick@rmschool.org or
5099 7th St. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
www.rmschool.org
We’re an EOE. 
Ad placed 12/4/08

Mississippi Valley Montessori is seeking a full time Guide/Directress position in our Children’s House beginning August 2008. Located in West St. Paul, we are a non-profit school in operation for 40 years. The candidate we are looking for will need experience in the Montessori environment, and will be professional, creative, committed to the children, and will fit in well with our collaborative staff. This position allows some flexibility to accommodate personal needs. Please send resume to msvalleymontessori@yahoo.com or call at 651-450-6693.
Ad placed 9/2/08

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