West Suburban Montessori School, an AMI-recognized school in Oak Park serving children ages 3-12, seeks a head of school to begin on July 1, 2026. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teacher support, curriculum leadership, admissions, marketing, and parent relations.
The next head of West Suburban Montessori School will:
- Be an experienced Montessori teacher, preferably with AMI training
- Have leadership experience within a Montessori school setting
- Embody and model Montessori values in daily practice
- Demonstrate patience, humility, and emotional intelligence
- Be nurturing and compassionate
- Possess strong management, organizational, and operational skills
- Be present and visible both at school and in the greater community
- Lead with collaboration, mutual trust, respect, and transparency
- Have strong financial acumen
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to articulate and execute a clear, long-term vision
- Have an abiding commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging
- Be team-builder who leads collaboratively in decision making and fosters strong relationships with all stakeholders
- Be committed to professional growth and development, empowering faculty and staff to thrive
- Be an excellent communicator in both writing and speaking
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to enrollment management and community engagement in support of the school’s long-term sustainability
The salary range is $115,000-$160,000 and includes benefits such as comprehensive health insurance and access to a retirement savings program. For more information and to receive a complete opportunity statement, contact Jay Underwood and Nicole McDermott at jay.underwood@edudx.com and nicole.mcdermott@edudx.com.
