Mountain View Montessori Charter School
HEAD OF SCHOOL - APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
12900 Amethyst Road, Victorville, CA 92392 / Phone: 760-843-3303 / Fax: 760-843-1074
DATE:______/ NAME (Please print): ______
CURRENT ADDRESS:______
HOME PHONE:______/ CELL PHONE:______/ E-MAIL:______
When could you begin (date):______/ Please notify us of any address or phone changes
MONTESSORI CERTIFICATION
Type / Montessori Level or Subject Area / Certification Number / Date Awarded / Training Program Attended, City, State
LICENSURE
Type / State Issued / Grade Level / Subject Matter / License Number / Effective Date / Expiration Date
Teaching
Administrative
Other (please specify):
______

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Please identify three individuals who can evaluate your readiness and ability to perform in the MVMCS Head of School position. We are particularly interested in individuals from a Montessori environment.

Name: ______Title:______Phone:______

Name: ______Title:______Phone:______

Name: ______Title:______Phone:______

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Name of College/University / City and State / Dates Attended (MM/YY) / Major / Minor (if applicable) / Degree (s) Granted / Date Awarded
(MM?YY)

NOTE: Prior to signing the employment contract, official transcripts from the institutions listed above must be submitted.

Name on the transcripts that you will submit:______

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(provide at least five years of experience)
Name of Employer / Your Position Title (s) / Was this an administrative position? (circle one) / From
(MM/DD/YY) / To
(MM/DD/YY)
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
GENERAL INFORMATION
Professional, Community, or other Activities (included offices or positions held; use additional sheets if necessary):
1.______
2.______
3.______
Can you, after employment, submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States? / YES / NO
Have you ever had a teaching, administrative, or Montessoricredential revoked? / YES / NO
Have you ever failed or refused to fulfill an employment contract with a school in any educational or administrative position? / YES / NO
Have you ever been denied a certificate/license for which you applied? / YES / NO
Have you ever surrendered a certificate/license before its expiration? / YES / NO
Have you ever been suspended, dismissed, or asked to resign from an administrative or teaching position? / YES / NO
If YES, please explain:
Do you understand that if you do not possess a valid California teaching credential or if you are not currently licensed by another California agency that requires a criminal record summary, California law states you must undergo a criminal record summary? / YES / NO
As an adult, have you ever been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation: / YES / NO
If YES, please explain:
I declare under penalty of perjury that all statements made in this application are true and correct, and that any misstatement , falsification, or omission of the facts herein will be sufficient cause for failure to receive an offer of employment, and if hired, dismissal from employment. I authorize the references listed above to provide MVMCS with any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information that they have may have. Further, I release all parties and persons from any and all liability for any damages that may result from furnishing such information to MVMCS as well as form the use of disclosure of such information by MVMCS or any of its agents, employees, or representatives. I understand that all offers of employment are contingent upon my provision of all required forms an documents to MVMCS as well as a photocopy that verifies my identity and legal authority to work in the United States.
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Printed Name of Applicant / Signature of Applicant

Date:______

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QUESTIONS

The following questions are designed to help us begin to know you as a person and as a professional. Please limit your written or typed response to one page per question.

  1. Why do you want to become the Head of School at Mountain View Montessori Charter School?
  1. Describe your Montessori background and experiences. How have your Montessori experiences prepared you to become the Head of School at Mountain View Montessori Charter School? Among others, please address the academic and administrative aspects of the position.
  1. Describe your approach to the Montessori Philosophy and Methods. What is most meaningful to you about the Philosophy or Method? Which do you emphasize?
  1. How do you delegate responsibilities to others? Include your philosophy about delegation and provide several examples.
  1. Please describe your experience with charter schools and/or charter law. If you have had any experience working with an authorizing district, please describe.

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