2026–27 Head of School

Mountain Village Charter School — Head of School
Plymouth, NH · $85,000–$105,000 · Full-Time · Start: August 1, 2026

About MVCS
Mountain Village Charter School is a public, tuition-free, nature-based Montessori school serving approximately 100 students in grades 1–8 in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Founded in 2012, MVCS uses its 38-acre campus — working forest, marsh, field, and river — not as a backdrop to the curriculum, but as the curriculum itself.

Our mission: to engage students in experiences that integrate natural environments with Montessori philosophy, igniting achievement in academic, social-emotional, and physical development.

We are entering an exciting period of transition — strategic realignment, a new campus, and a search for the right leader to carry 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.

Key Responsibilities
    •    Lead the school toward 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
    •    Ensure compliance with NH DOE requirements, charter obligations, IDEA, and Section 504
    •    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

Qualifications
Required
    •    Advanced degree in education or leadership, or equivalent experience
    •    3–5 years of school leadership experience
    •    Successful classroom teaching experience (minimum 3 years strongly preferred)
    •    Montessori knowledge and experience — specifically in a public school context — or a demonstrated commitment to completing foundational Montessori training within year one
    •    Working knowledge of IDEA and Section 504
    •    Strong organizational and operational skills; 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

Compensation & Benefits
    •    Salary: $85,000–$105,000, 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 and professional development support

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

Questions? Contact Delaney Carrier, Board Chair, at the address above.

Mountain Village Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.