Mastro Montessori Academy
Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Co-ed, Independent, Day School
Ages 18months-Grade 3
100 students
35 White Road, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Educators Collaborative is delighted to be assisting Mastro Montessori Academy in Shrewsbury, NJ, in their search for a Head of School to begin July 1, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for a school leader who believes in authentic Montessori education in the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) tradition and is eager to guide the close-knit community into the future.
About the School
Founded in 1968, Mastro Montessori Academy is the first Montessori school in Monmouth County and the only fully AMI-certified school in the region. It is also a member of the American Montessori Society, connecting the community to a broader network of Montessori resources.
Serving children ages 18 months through Grade 3, Mastro provides Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs, each led by an AMI-trained teacher with an assistant to ensure individualized attention. The classrooms emphasize hands-on learning, exploration, and self-discovery, nurturing curiosity, independence, and confidence.
Mastro is committed to creating a respectful, supportive learning environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, developing the skills and resilience that prepare them for lifelong success.
Mastro Montessori Academy is situated in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, a charming and vibrant town that blends small-town warmth with easy access to metropolitan amenities. Shrewsbury is known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and a welcoming community that values education, culture, and civic engagement. Residents enjoy a lively downtown featuring boutique shops, excellent restaurants, and a calendar full of community events that foster connection and engagement.
Mission
The Mission of Mastro Montessori Academy is to create a respectful community that cultivates each child’s whole development in accordance with the standards of the Association Montessori Internationale. The Academy creates a community for children that cultivates courtesy, acceptance, caring, and compassion.
Search Calendar
(The following are projected dates)
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit full materials as soon as possible. Initial interviews with consultants are starting immediately.
Semi-Finalist Interviews (virtually): mid-February, 2026
Finalist Interviews (on campus): late-February and early-March, 2026
About the Position
Learn more on the Information for Candidates, which includes the full Leadership Profile and more details about the school.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this opportunity are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged pdf file to Carole Everett or Debbie Millon by January 30, 2026. Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt.
- EC Summary Sheet (Contact consultant, Carole or Debbie, for this document)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
- Current resume
- Statement of Educational Leadership Philosophy
- A list of five or more professional references, with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone, and email)
- EC Disclosure Statement (Contact consultant, Carole or Debbie, for this document)
Debbie Millon, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: December 17, 2025
Updated: January 15, 2026
The annual salary for the Head of School position is $130,000-$150,000. There is also a generous benefits package that includes health and dental insurance and retirement contributions.
The Vincent S. Mastro Montessori Academy is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, nonsectarian school admitting students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, or school-administered programs. Reasonable accommodation that does not alter the fundamental nature of our programs or create undue burden is made for students with disabilities.
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