Equal Teaching
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr