Montessori Administrator at Michael Stevens Consulting

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Responsibilities
Operational Duties:

• Supervises the Montessori program
• Ensures that appropriate Montessori curriculum is available and implemented
• Ensures that appropriate Montessori climate is maintained
• Supervises the upkeep and maintenance on all Montessori building equipment
• Develops and monitors budget for approval and acceptance by the Montessori Governance Board
• Seeks / recommends potential revenue sources / grants for additional revenue for
• Recruits Montessori trained staff
• Supervises and evaluates staff
• Develops staff schedules
• Works with staff to plan and oversee staff training
• Visits classrooms
• Ensures the implementation of all Governance Board policies
• Oversees all state testing
• Supervises school activity programs
• Coordinates with regulatory bodies where / when necessary
• Ensures adherence to school laws and regulations
• Oversees the adherence to thecrisis plan
• Supervises the production of a school newsletter
• Serves as main contact to the parent advisory group

School and Community Engagement:

•  Create a safe and secure school environment
• Be accessible and communicate effectively with all constituencies
• Develop, promote, implement, evaluate an extensive Parent Education program
• Partner and coordinate with the Parent-Teacher Organization
• Maintain ongoing parent communication and maintain family handbook

Partnership with the Board of Trustees & School Leadership:

• Work with the Executive Director and leadership team to develop short and long-term goals school-wide; monitor outcomes to ensure the school is meeting its performance goals
• Work strategically with the Executive Director, leadership team and the Board of Trustees to ensure the development and implementation of appropriate policies for effectively managing the school
• Partner with school leadershipto refine the school’s mission, vision and strategic planning
• Clearly articulate the school’s mission to all constituencies
• Regularly inform the Board of Trustees regarding school performance, data and operational needs

Qualification

• For the position of Principal a Bachelor's / Masters’ degree in Education or any of the teaching subjects with a post graduate diploma in Education.

Experience:

• Must have 10 years work experience.
• The ideal candidate for the post must have worked in the management cadre of a top flight school in the past three years.