Head of School at West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE)

Key Roles

• Serve as a central leadership figure within the school and the local community.
• Work closely with, and report directly to, the Directors.
• Remains informed of trends, research, and legislation that may affect the school management, operation, and policy.
• Tend to the issues that concern the school as a whole and will facilitate communication /build consensus among the teachers, staff, and families.
• Have a larger vision for the future direction of the school while continuing to support and encourage the preservation of the Montessori philosophy throughout the school.

General Responsibilities

• Represents and explains the school Montessori program to prospective families.
• Oversees and coordinates recruitment of students.
• Responsible for the administrative success of all school programs.
• Works with Head Teachers to coordinate curricula.
• Helps guide Head Teachers in achieving their educational goals.
• Ensures that the school is in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Serves as Business Manager for the school
• Executes the financial policy
• Assists in coordination and execution of fund-raising plans.
• Assists in recruitment of teaching staff and supervises the French and Music teachers/programs, coordinating across all classrooms
• Selects and employs non-teaching personnel, and handles disciplinary issues
• Administers equitable systems of compensation, working conditions, and professional development of all staff
• Serves as spokesperson for the School
• Maintains constructive liaisons with other educational institutions and associations.
• Facilitates communication among all of the school’s constituents
• Represents the school in the community at large.

Operations:

• Oversees daily operations of the school, ensuring a safe and friendly environment.
• Attends to tasks and responsibilities associated with the successful operation of the school (e.g. communication, security, maintenance) in an as-needed and sometimes hands-on capacity.
• Supervises the maintenance of the school as an aesthetically attractive and safe environment.
• Advises Board on policy changes and necessary action plans

Qualifications

• A minimum of B.A. Degree, with knowledge of Montessori education, is strongly preferred.
• Administrative experience in an educational setting with demonstrated leadership qualities is required.
• 6 - 7 years of Teaching experience part of which includes a school administrative position.

Culture & Philosophy:

• Classes are led by Certified Montessori teachers.
• The school gives the highest priority to communication between parents and teachers about children's performance.
• Teachers expect and welcome dialogue with parents.
• The school offers equal opportunity to all and is non-discriminatory.

Children Demography:

• Ages: 18 months to 6, preschool through Year 1.