Rogers Park Montessori School Seeks New Chief Operating Officer
Rogers Park Montessori School in Chicago, Illinois, announced yesterday it is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the school’s operational functions and ensure alignment with its mission and Montessori principles.
The full-time position, offering a salary of $100,000-$120,000, will be responsible for leading cross-functional project management, managing human resources systems, overseeing IT infrastructure, and supporting financial strategy. The school, established in 1966, currently serves 340 students and employs approximately 75 faculty and staff. Effective operations are crucial for the continued success of independent schools like Rogers Park Montessori, particularly in competitive educational landscapes.
Key responsibilities include standardizing project management methodologies, overseeing HR compliance and digitization of employee portals, managing IT policies and data security, and collaborating with the Director of Finance on budget development. Candidates should possess at least eight years of progressive operational leadership experience, ideally within a nonprofit organization, and a strong understanding of HR and IT systems. Further details on qualifications and the application process can be found on the National Association of Independent Schools career site.
The position is 100% in-person on the school’s campus, located 10 miles north of Downtown Chicago in the Bowmanville neighborhood. Rogers Park Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, according to a school statement. School officials stated they anticipate a thorough review process and hope to fill the position in the coming months.
