Head teacher (m/f/d)
for our Montessori primary school · full or part time · Kronberg im Taunus
Apply nowAbout us
Montessori Kronberg gGmbH runs a private Montessori primary school, state-recognised as an independent school (Ersatzschule), and a Montessori Children's House in Kronberg im Taunus. Both grew out of a parents' initiative — the Children's House was founded in 1996, the primary school in 1999 — and today we have three mixed-age classes (years 1–4), each with two teachers. They are responsible for the extensive daily free work that is the heart of our teaching. From year 1, specialist teachers add English, music, ethics and media education. Because movement matters so much in Montessori education and in children's lives today, our sports lessons are taught by qualified external coaches from TRAIN WITH BRAIN in Frankfurt.
Our school is run as an open all-day school: reliable lessons every day from 8:00 am to 1:15 pm, complemented by a modular afternoon programme until 4:30 pm and holiday care. As an Ersatzschule we are bound by the Hessian education plan. On top of that, the Montessori method and materials give us more scope to nurture each child's abilities and to let children learn at different levels. Integrated subject lessons cover the parts of the Hessian curriculum that the Montessori materials do not, so that moving on to a secondary school after year 4 is effortless.
Our aim is to strengthen young people who act independently, autonomously and responsibly, who show curiosity and a willingness to learn, and who find their place and their role in the community. Our grounds lie close to nature on the edge of Kronberg-Schönberg, surrounded by woods, meadows and wildlife habitats, and offer countless opportunities to move and make discoveries outside the classroom.
Our work is guided by Maria Montessori's principle “Help me to do it myself” and by the values of respect, tolerance, community, personal responsibility and individual learning. The sole shareholder of the operating company is the Montessori-Fördergemeinschaft Kronberg e.V.
Your responsibilities
- Leading the school's educational processes: developing and implementing the school programme, quality assurance and transparent communication structures
- Leading and developing the teaching staff — recruitment, leadership and professional development — in close consultation with the management
- Organising and administering the school: ensuring the smooth running of the school, contributing to budget planning and applying for state funding
- Professional, solution-focused conflict management within the school and with parents
- Further developing the Montessori concept in line with the Hessian core curricula and within the binding legal and financial requirements
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and presenting what makes our Montessori school distinctive through active public relations
- Close, trusting dialogue with the parents' council and cooperation with the management and the head of the Children's House
- Representing the school to the school inspectorate and the relevant authorities; taking part in school committees
- By arrangement: a reduced teaching load
Your profile
- Second state examination for primary school teaching, or a teaching qualification recognised as equivalent under § 174 of the Hessian Schools Act (HSchG)
- A national or international Montessori diploma — or the willingness to obtain one alongside the job
- Ideally, your own teaching experience in a mixed-age Montessori class
- Enthusiasm for an interest-led, hands-on approach to education that helps children grow into people who love learning and are ready for life
- Leadership and management skills, ideally some experience in school leadership or training in school management
- Strategic thinking, strong organisational skills and the ability to initiate long-term school development
- The willingness to engage with the Hessian Schools Act (HSchG) and to apply it in your responsibility as head of a state-recognised Ersatzschule
- A commitment to Montessori education and to a cooperative, appreciative leadership style
- Enjoyment in conveying Maria Montessori's educational ideas and teaching method to parents, colleagues, children and the school inspectorate
What we offer
- Attractive pay based on the TV-H collective agreement, depending on qualifications and experience
- A permanent contract with plenty of room to shape things, in a small, close-knit school with flat hierarchies
- Support for further training (e.g. Montessori diploma, school leadership qualification, supervision)
- A committed, collegial team and close, constructive cooperation with the management, the head of the Children's House and the parents' council
- By arrangement: places for your own children in the Children's House or the primary school
- A modern learning environment close to nature, with spacious classrooms, an art room, a music room and a natural playground
How to apply
We look forward to receiving your application — ideally by email, with a cover letter, CV and certificates.
Montessori Kronberg gGmbH · Le-Lavandou-Straße 2 · 61476 Kronberg im Taunus
info@montessori-kronberg.de · 06173-999 70-0