Contact: Meghan Skotheim

Email: meghan.skotheim@mcsbi.org

Name of School/Organization: Montessori Country School

School Website: www.montessoricountryschool.org

Age Group: Birth-12 years

Description: Head of School

Montessori Country School is conducting a national search to identify its new Head of School to begin serving July 1, 2026.

Montessori Country School has been serving children for the past 53 years on beautiful Bainbridge Island, Washington. What originally began as a one-room Montessori preschool program has now evolved into a vibrant, AMS-accredited Montessori school dedicated to serving children from birth to twelve years old. We are seeking a community-oriented leader who is committed to authentic Montessori education, supporting a fantastic group of educators, while cultivating an inclusive and welcoming school environment.

Candidates interested in the position can review the candidate information below:

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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the MCS Search Committee. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

• A cover letter reflecting your interest in the position. Please include a response to the following:

“A vibrant community is central to Montessori Country School. How does your leadership style foster and support a strong community?”

• Resume detailing your professional experience and qualifications
• Montessori training credentials
• College or university transcripts
• Contact information for three references

Please submit the materials above in a single application email with PDF attachments to: HOS_search@mcsbi.org. All inquiries will be treated confidentially, and review of candidate files will begin immediately upon receipt.

Phone: (206) 842-4966

School Address: 10994 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-1410