Mountaintop Montessori School
Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Co-ed, Independent, Day School
Grades Toddler-Middle School (Grade 8)
260 students
440 Pinnacle Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Educators Collaborative is pleased to be supporting Mountaintop Montessori School in their search for a Head of School to begin July 1, 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated leader who finds deep purpose in Montessori education and is invested in the growth of others.
About the School
Founded in 1982, Mountaintop Montessori sits on a beautiful 9-acre garden campus with expansive scenic views. As the oldest and only dual-accredited Montessori school through 8th grade in the Charlottesville area, Mountaintop provides the greater Charlottesville community with an authentic Montessori education complemented by a rich variety of co-curricular programs. In addition to learning indoors in carefully designed classrooms, Mountaintop students spend time outdoors running, playing, gardening, connecting, and tending to the wildlife habitat.
Mountaintop’s whole curriculum is organized to serve students’ developmental needs through carefully devised mixed-age classrooms. In each classroom, the true Montessori experience is nurtured through certified Montessori teachers, child-directed work, uninterrupted work periods, and a complete selection of Montessori materials.
Shared Values
- A deep appreciation for the world as a place of wonder
- Trust in the inherent potential of every individual
- Guidance by the peace, order, and logic of simplicity
- Intentionality in words and action
- A commitment to responsible stewardship of the Earth
- Communication and connection rooted in empathy and compassion
- Mindfulness of responsibilities as global citizens
- A belief that embracing risk and failure fosters creativity and innovation
- A foundation for all decisions, interactions, policies, and programs in the Montessori philosophy
About the Opportunity
Mountaintop Montessori School seeks a dedicated, collaborative, and inspiring Head of School to lead the community and build upon the successes of the former Head of School, who was a deeply committed Montessorian and who modeled the Montessori philosophy in every aspect of school management. Working closely with the Board and staff, the next leader will be present, approachable, and responsive, with a deep interest in investing in the growth of others.
Please see the full Information for Candidates, which includes a full list of qualifications and attributes desired.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this opportunity are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged pdf file to Mary Seppala or Debbie Millon by July 30, 2025. Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt.
- EC Summary Sheet (Contact consultant, Mary 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, Mary or Debbie, for this document)
Debbie Millon, Educators Collaborative
Mary Seppala, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: May 29, 2025
EXPERTS IN SEARCH, TRANSITION & STRATEGY
