Head of School Search

The Montessori School of Greater Hartford (MSGH) is currently conducting a search for a passionate, committed and highly qualified Head of School to lead a unique and close-knit school community with a highly dedicated and competent faculty and staff.

The Board of Trustees is focused on identifying and hiring the best person to lead our school forward as we serve our families and children with the highest Montessori standards. To this end, we have chartered a search committee, co-chaired by John Bourdeaux, Board of Trustees Vice Chair, and Jenn Van Scoter, previously served Board of Trustees Chair. They will be guided by their deep understanding of school culture and commitment to our mission and values. 

HOS SEARCH COMMITTEE LETTER
Dear MSGH Community,
 
As we begin our work as co-chairs of the search committee, we do so looking back at the marvelous leaders of MSGH’s past and with great hope for our school’s future. It is a significant responsibility which we approach with seriousness, focus, and humility. We are dedicated to a process that ensures transparency and representation across all MSGH constituencies. Our search team is comprised of dedicated supporters of the school who bring to the table their commitment to MSGH and a broad range of expertise. 
  • Gloria Addonizio, Current Parent, Current Trustee and Chair of the Finance Committee
  • Amanda Aronson, Alumni Parent, Former MSGH Director of Communications, Former Member of the Advisory Council
  • Orla Black, Alumni Parent, Former Primary Guide, MSGH Director of Programming
  • Gloria Harris, Current Parent, Current Trustee
  • Teresa Reynolds, Former MSGH Administrator, Former Primary Assistant, Toddler Guide
As we embark on this important work, we thank you for your support and invite your feedback and ideas.
 
John Bourdeaux                                   
Co-Chair, Search Committee
 
Jen Van Scoter
Co-Chair, Search Committee
HEAD OF SCHOOL POSITION

Founded in 1964, MSGH is fully committed to providing an authentic Montessori experience for all its students, aged fifteen months to fifteen years. MSGH has been consistently recognized by AMI since 1974 and is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).

The primary roles of the Head of School (HOS) are to embody and articulate the vision and mission of the school, and to manage its financial and operational health. This includes providing academic leadership; overseeing the marketing, admissions and recruitment processes; building the overall community; and recruiting and mentoring outstanding faculty and staff. The HOS serves as the school’s primary spokesperson to the larger community and main liaison with the Board of Trustees, to whom he/she will be accountable.

To read the entire HOS job description click, here. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, a resume, and an educational philosophy statement to [email protected] or the following address:

Head of School Search Committee
Montessori School of Greater Hartford,
West Hartford, CT 06107

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Non-Discrimination Policy:  MSGH does not discriminate against any person in admission, employment, or otherwise on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender or sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (unless such disability prevents performance of the work involved), or on any other basis prohibited by law.