Head of School at Equal Teaching

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Montessori Philosophy, School Leadership, Coaching, Communication, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Community Building, Family Engagement, Instructional Leadership, Teacher Management, School Design, Cultural Development, Operations Management, Trial Partnership, Autonomy, Ownership, Creative Thinking

Industry

Description

🌟 Head of School 📍 Durham, NC (in-person required) 📅 Start Date: October 2025 ⏳ Commitment: Part-time initially → Pathway to Full-Time Leadership + Potential Equity Partnership About Purpose Schools At Purpose Schools, we believe children thrive when education is rooted in agency, rigor, curiosity, independence, and joy. Our mission is to reimagine school as a place where every child’s unique potential is nurtured through: ✨ Montessori principles ✨ Strong relationships ✨ A culture of purpose-driven learning We are launching our first school in Durham, NC — and seeking a Head of School to lead this exciting journey. 👉 This is not a typical school leadership role. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to: Build a school from the ground up Shape its culture and vision Lead a team of passionate educators Create something extraordinary for children and families The Opportunity 🔹 Part-time (design + launch phase) → move into full-time leadership after a successful 3-month trial 🔹 Potential equity ownership for the right long-term leader We are looking for someone who is: 🚀 Excited by the challenge of building a school from scratch 🎨 Entrepreneurial and creative, with a love for designing learning experiences, culture, and community 🤝 Ready to take on significant ownership and autonomy, while working closely with the founding team 🍎 Experienced with Montessori philosophy and pedagogy, and confident coaching Montessori-trained teachers Responsibilities Pre-Launch (Sept–Dec 2025) Partner in school design: shaping instructional philosophy, culture, and values Support family engagement: enrollment calls, events, community-building Participate in hiring + onboarding educators Support + coach teachers as we launch our first classroom Post-Launch (Jan 2026 onward) Lead the daily rhythm (drop-off, pick-up, operations) Serve as instructional leader + coach (guidance, feedback, support) Step into classroom teaching as needed Manage substitutes + cover when necessary Foster a thriving Montessori school culture Lead family communications + relationships Collaborate on operations, safety, and protocols Shape the long-term vision + growth of Purpose Schools 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 + educator management skills Excellent communication + comfort with remote collaboration tools Self-directed, entrepreneurial, energized by autonomy Successful completion of background check + references Preferred ⭐ Education degree, teaching certification, or related field Bilingual abilities or experience with multilingual families Experience in school launch, microschools, or innovative models Why This Role is Different 🌱 Autonomy + Ownership: Shape the vision, culture, and design of a new school 🚀 Entrepreneurial Energy: Build something unique while leading day-to-day operations 🤝 Trial → Partnership: 3-month trial with pathway to equity partnership ❤️ Mission-Driven: Reimagine joyful, rigorous, purposeful school experiences for children, families, and educators Compensation & Benefits 💰 Competitive, experience-based compensation 🕒 Part-time stipend during pre-launch + trial period 📈 Clear pathway to full-time leadership role 🤝 Potential for long-term partnership + equity How to Apply Send your CV/resume + a brief statement sharing: Why you’re excited about launching + leading a new school How your experience aligns with Montessori leadership + school design What autonomy + ownership in a school context mean to you

Responsibilities

The Head of School will partner in school design, support family engagement, and participate in hiring and onboarding educators during the pre-launch phase. Post-launch, they will lead daily operations, serve as an instructional leader, and shape the long-term vision of Purpose Schools.