This is an amazing opportunity in a vibrant community that is poised for significant growth. The lifestyle offered in Bentonville is superb, often sought out by outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, biking, and water sports, as well as patrons of the arts who frequent the world-renowned Crystal Bridges and numerous galleries throughout the area. Many regard Bentonville as a “best-kept secret” due to its affordability, safety, and thoughtful planning as it continues to develop as a remarkable destination.Leadership and Personal Attributes of the Successful Candidate: A self-aware, confident, and transparent leadership styleA passionate educator with a deep understanding of the value of Montessori educationThe ability to be an active guide and resource to all faculty and staffA demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justiceA leader with the vision to consider the “big picture” while effectively attending to every aspect of day-to-day operationsAn understanding of the value of parents as partners in the education of their childrenDemonstrated experience in distributive leadership in a school environmentExperience in finance, human resources, risk management, and general operations of a schoolThe ability to hire and retain highly competent faculty and staff who are committed to excellence and to develop pathways for their continued professional growthA leader who welcomes an opportunity to partner with a creative and supportive boardDedication to continue to foster a nurturing, inclusive environmentA creative problem solver who embraces challengeSUMMARY OF THE SEARCH PROCESS Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged pdf file to Mary Seppala no later than March 20 2025. Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt.EC Summary Sheet (Contact Mary Seppala for this document)Letter of Interest addressed to the Search CommitteeCurrent RésuméStatement of Educational Leadership PhilosophyA list of five or more references with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone and email address)Disclosure Statement (Contact Mary Seppala for this document)Send application materials via email to: Mary Seppala, Partner, Educators CollaborativeEmail: ...@educatorscollaborative.com#J-18808-Ljbffr