Head of School

Head of School Plymouth, NH $65,000

• $95,000 a year
• Full-time, Contract $65,000
• $95,000 a year
• Full-time, Contract

ABOUT MVCS

Mountain Village Charter School (MVCS) is a public, tuition-free, nature-based Montessori school serving approximately 100 students in grades 1-8 in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Founded in 2012 by parents dedicated to integrating the natural world into public education, MVCS uses its 38-acre campus of working forest, marsh, field, and river not as a backdrop to the curriculum but as the curriculum itself. Our mission is to engage students in experiences that integrate natural environments with Montessori philosophy, igniting achievement in academic, social-emotional, and physical development. MVCS is not just a school — it is a community: our staff and families are the foundation this school is built on, and together we believe deeply in what we are building. We are entering an exciting period of transition — strategic realignment, a new campus, and a search for the right leader to take us forward.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Head of School reports directly to the Board of Trustees and leads all aspects of the school: instruction, culture, operations, compliance, and community. You will be supported by an experienced Dean of Students / Director of Operations who carries significant day-to-day operational responsibility. The central leadership challenge is building genuine Montessori instructional capacity across a caring, student-focused faculty.

Equally important:

active, strategic enrollment management — enrollment drives school revenue and is a core function of this role. The HoS also provides administrative oversight of an after-school program that operates under a dedicated program director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the school to full nature-based Montessori fidelity in alignment with the Board-approved Strategic Plan Build instructional capacity through coaching, observation, professional development, and hiring Manage enrollment actively and strategically — outreach, retention, and sending district relationships Oversee school communications, technology systems, and operational workflows Ensure compliance with NH DOE requirements, charter obligations, IDEA, and Section 504 Supervise the Dean of Students / Director of Operations Manage scheduling, staffing, and budget Partner with the Board of Trustees on strategy, mission fidelity, and organizational development Build and maintain strong relationships with families, sending districts, and the broader community Support transition to and development of MVCS's new campus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary:

$65,000

• 95,000, commensurate with experience Health stipend: $5,000 annually Paid leave: 15 vacation, 6 personal, 10 sick days Free after-school enrollment for employee's children Retirement plan Professional development support

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Advanced degree in education or leadership, or equivalent experience 3-5 years of school leadership experience Successful classroom teaching experience (3 years minimum strongly preferred) Montessori knowledge and experience — specifically in a public school context — or a demonstrated commitment to completing foundational Montessori training within year one. General familiarity is not sufficient. Working knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 Strong organizational and operational skills: scheduling, communications, technology, workflow management Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teachers

Strongly Preferred:

Montessori experience in a public school setting Charter school or public education leadership experience Experience with mission realignment or school culture change Familiarity with nature-based or place-based education Nonprofit leadership or fundraising experience

TO APPLY

Submit a resume or CV and cover letter to Delaney Carrier at delaneyc@mountainvillagecharterschool.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Questions:

Contact Delaney Carrier, Board Chair, at delaneyc@mountainvillagecharterschool.

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mountainvillagecharterschool.org Mountain Village Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00

• $95,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person