day1academies
Head of School: Orlando, FL
At a Glance
- Location
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Employment
- employment_required
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Compensation
- ry range for this position is $83,000 - $133,000 per year. The upper third of
- Posted
- 2026-07-28T12:04:21-04:00
Benefits & Perks
edical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance,
Requirements
5 or more years of teaching or leading in an accredited childcare center or school with young children (ages 0 through 3rd grade)
1+ years of experience with operational or instructional leadership of a multi-classroom school/center (e.g.
as an Assistant Head of School, coaching other teachers, leading community outreach or similar) or top leadership of a single-classroom site
Strong track record of leading classrooms with meaningful, measurable outcomes for children
Experience as head of school/center director for a preschool or administrative leadership experience in a K-3 setting
Experience implementing Montessori philosophy and curriculum
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
The full salary range for this position is $83,000 - $133,000 per year.
The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please
see here
for details.
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the school
Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori-inspired learning experiences
Supervise all faculty and staff, both teaching and non-teaching
Provide administrative and professional leadership for faculty and staff
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the school and Bezos Academy
Provide leadership for activities which affect the current and future development of the school (such as strategic planning and setting curricular goals)