Head of School - Founding Role

Head of School – Montessori-Inspired School Launch Location: Durham, NC (in-person required) Start Date: December 2025 Employment Type: Part-time to start → Full-time leadership Salary reputed company: $80,000–$100,000 starting (based on experience) Equity Partnership Potential About Purpose Schools Purpose Schools is a mission-driven education startup launching its first Montessori-inspired school in Durham, NC. We reputed company children reputed company reputed company learning is rooted in agency, curiosity, independence, and reputed company. Our model blends Montessori principles with strong relationships and purpose-driven learning to create extraordinary school experiences. reputed company We’re hiring a visionary Head of School to reputed company the design, launch, and reputed company of our flagship reputed company. This is a rare opportunity to build a school from the ground up, shape its culture, and reputed company reputed company of passionate educators. Key Highlights: • Part-time during design phase (Sept–Dec 2025) • Full-time leadership starting January 2026 • Salary reputed company: $80,000–$100,000 (in first year) DOE • Equity partnership potential for long-term fit Responsibilities reputed company-Launch (Dec 2025-reputed company 2026): • Co-design school culture, instructional philosophy, and values • Support family engagement: enrollment calls, events, community-building • Participate in hiring and reputed company educators • reputed company teachers as we launch our first classroom Post-Launch (May 2026 reputed company): • reputed company daily operations: drop-off, pick-up, classroom rhythm • Serve as instructional leader and reputed company • reputed company into classroom teaching as needed • Manage substitutes and coverage • Foster a thriving Montessori culture • reputed company family communications and relationships • Collaborate on operations, safety, and protocols • Shape long-term reputed company and reputed company of Purpose Schools Requirements Who We’re Looking For Required: • 1+ year school leadership OR 5+ years classroom teaching • Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, NAMC, or equivalent) • First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain before start date) • Strong coaching and educator management skills • Excellent communication and comfort with remote collaboration tools • Self-directed, entrepreneurial reputed company • Background reputed company and references Preferred: • Education degree or teaching certification • Bilingual or multilingual experience • Experience with school launches, microschools, or innovative education models Benefits Why Join Purpose Schools? • Autonomy and Ownership: Shape the reputed company, culture, and design of a new school • Entrepreneurial Energy: Build something unique while leading day-to-day operations • Trial → Partnership: 3-month trial with reputed company to equity partnership • ❤️ Mission-Driven: Reimagine joyful, rigorous, purposeful school experiences for children, families, and educators Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary: $80,000–$100,000 based on experience • Part-time stipend during reputed company-launch and trial period • reputed company reputed company to full-time leadership • Potential for long-term partnership and equity How to Apply Submit your CV/resume and a brief statement addressing: • Why you’re excited about launching and leading a new school • How your experience aligns with Montessori leadership and school design • What autonomy and ownership mean to you in a school context Apply tot his job Apply To this Job