Head of School for AMI-Accredited School in Boulder, Colorado Mountain Shadows Montessori School (MSMS), a premier Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified school in Boulder, Colorado, is looking for a devoted and enthusiastic advocate of AMI education to be Head of School. ● ● ●
Are you passionate about AMI education? Do you wish more families understood the benefits of an AMI education for their children? Do you want to be a part of a team that is working to bring AMI education to as many children as possible in the greater Boulder Valley area?
If you answered yes to these questions, read on to find out how Mountain Shadows is the ideal place for you to lead an organization that is dedicated to nurturing the children in its care, providing the best education in Boulder Valley, and promoting the well-established benefits of an AMI education in the community. Mountain Shadows Montessori School was founded in 1976 as a private, non-profit school focused on providing a comprehensive, accredited Montessori education. The school is situated in Boulder, Colorado on a beautiful 12-acre campus with stunning views of the Foothills and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. From the 300+ days of sunshine to the nearly limitless outdoor activities, the school benefits from all that Colorado has to offer. The students have access to all of the natural, cultural and academic resources that abound in Boulder Valley. There are few places in the United States that provide so much opportunity to explore, grow and learn. Mountain Shadows is looking for someone who will lead the school, partnering with the dedicated and competent faculty and staff, the Director of Operations, and the Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals and ensure that the students flourish and succeed. Specifically, you will be responsible for: ● ●
Mentoring and supporting development of the AMI-accredited faculty Leading the marketing, recruitment and admissions processes at the school
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Driving the school’s fund development program to support long-term strategic goals Acting as the external face of the school Promoting the benefits of an AMI education in the broader community.
Because the Board believes in the value of AMI pedagogical standards, the Mountain Shadows Head of School must be an AMI-accredited educator or administrator with prior experience working at an AMI certified school. If you believe that you have the desired qualifications, are dedicated to upholding AMI standards, and possess the ambition to lead the growth of an established and respected school, please submit the following to
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Your resume An educational philosophy statement A brief description of why you are the right person to lead Mountain Shadows
Additional information about the school can be found at mountainshadows.org.