Intercultural Montessori Language School (Intercultural) with campuses in Chicago and Oak Park, IL, delivers a unique dual language/Montessori blended education serving ages 3 to 14. The Head of School will serve as the philosophical and instructional leader to serve as the Executive Director to lead both the Chicago and Oak Park campuses.
• Serve as the Executive Director for Intercultural.
• Advocate for the Montessori pedagogy.
• Articulate and advocate the mission of Intercultural for students, families staff and community.
• Serve as outreach ambassador within the organization and community.
• Cultivate an environment of proactive and capable leadership, focused on safety, academic excellence, and business competence.
• Attend all Board meetings as nonvoting board member and prepare and present reports as requested by the Board.
• Proactively manage relationships with students, faculty, parents firmly rooted in the Montessori and dual language program and philosophy.
• Establish a plan to oversee and redirect student behaviors.
• Demonstrate sufficient security and judgment to handle a crisis and to use supervision constructively.
• Promote a culture of global citizenship and awareness of the School.
• Lead by example the creation of a culture at Intercultural that reflects the values associated with the Montessori and dual language program, including grace and courtesy.
• Develop specific operations, goals and objectives to implement strategic goals that have been mutually established with the Board.
• Oversee both campuses with the assistance of the Oak Park Manager.
• Oversee admission of students.
• Ensure all state reporting requirements are met.
• Lead and facilitate staff meetings to guide and support staff.
• Oversee all aspects of facility management.
• Maintain regular, ongoing and open dialogue with the Board.
• Service as chief communicator between the Board and the staff.
• Promote highly effective and open communication between staff, parents and Board.
• Be the external spokesperson for Intercultural.
• Foster the relationship with staff, board, school community and beyond.
• Prepare and present annual operating budget to Finance Committee and Board in conjunction with Finance Team and Business Manager.
• Administer the operating budget and be accountable to Board for effective business management.
• Prepare annual budget recommendations including personnel, committees, facilities and programs.
• Prepare reports for annual audits – financial and academic.
• Apply for grants that support the mission and economic viability of the school.
• Serve as primary executive support to Intercultural’s Board.
• Be familiar with and understand best practices in fund development.
• Work with Development Director to identify and cultivate prospective donors.
• Ability to support teaching staff regarding the Montessori/dual language program and philosophy and full implementation of the school’s mission.
• Develop and implement enrollment plan and assure proper student-teacher ratios.
• Provide opportunities for ongoing professional development for all staff.
• Encourage staff to propose, plan, and develop programs in accordance with the mission of the school.
• Conduct written evaluations of staff.
• Oversee student evaluation and implement student assessment.
• Oversee ongoing program evaluation, including curriculum standards and curriculum development.
• Ensure that the school is in compliance with all applicable government laws and regulations.
experience in an established school. The Executive Director will report to Intercultural’s Board of Directors.