Our up and coming new school is looking for an accountable, reliable and innovative Head of School!
Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before age 5? The first three years of brain development are particularly sensitive to the nurture and care young children receive! Do you believe that if you change the beginning of a child's life you can change their whole story?
If you want to take part in changing the future of young children, join our team! Harvard studies indicate that early childhood education (ECE) programs prepare children to develop social and emotional skills needed to succeed in life.
At Affirm Christian Montessori, our goal is to: provide quality care and education, reduce economic barriers, invest in our teachers, create positive parent/community relationships and teach children the key fundamental skills needed to manage their emotions and be successful in life. Thus, we are seeking a dedicated experienced Head of School to implement Montessori pedagogy in a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development.
Why work with us?
Share our passion and help us become the first Christian Montessori School in Roanoke, Va. Working for Affirm will give you a unique sense of accomplishment. You will have the opportunity to help us build the company and culture from the ground up knowing that your hard work, efforts and ideas contribute directly to our success.
At Affirm we value our employees and pride ourselves in investing in our team. We will create opportunities for development and growth and help them connect with our mission and vision. Our goal is to build genuine relationships with our team and strive to build trust through transparency. We also plan to identify ways to support personal growth, promote mental health, and emphasize the importance of self-care.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission of Affirm Montessori School is to partner with the community and parents to meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of young children in a loving and nurturing environment to create lifelong learners. We plan to ensure each child is loved and provided with an education founded in Christ.
Our vision is to broaden the spectrum of Montessori schools available for lower socioeconomic families and to create problem-solvers ready to carry out their true purpose!
The primary objectives of the Head of School are to inspire positive community interactions, ensure quality care and education of all children, and foster and develop the educational environments and staff. In addition, we would like our director to:
