Category: Jobs

Title: Head of School/Director

Domains: Vision, Mission and Growth of the School; Program, Curriculum and Instruction; Teacher and Student

Affairs; Fiscal Management; Enrollment and Admissions; Development; Fundraising; Marketing; Public and

Alumni Relations; Board-Staff-Head Relations

Reports to: Bellwether Board of Directors

 

Description

The Head of School/Director is responsible for the school’s health and strategic direction, its educational mission

and philosophy, the integrity of its curriculum and programs, and the health, well being and longevity of the

school’s finances, student body, teachers, and staff. In addition, he or she continuously seeks ways for Bellwether

to stay on the forefront of education and helps to guarantee the school’s short and long-term security through sound

financial management, ongoing fundraising, and marketing and outreach. The Head of School/Director is

responsible for building strong and lasting relationships with the local and national educational community, the

local community, and the Bellwether families and staff.  He or she enlists the support of parents and deepens their

relationship with the school by connecting parents to the school’s strategic direction. The Head of School/Director

is the “human face” of the school and is the school’s primary ambassador.  

 

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Board of Directors, develop and execute strategic and master plans that are aligned with the school’s values and priorities, meet its needs, and take advantage of opportunities; Ensure that actions are in line with the school’s mission and plans
• In collaboration with the teachers and other curriculum/program support staff, ensure continuity and excellence within and between programs; support continued integration of holistic and innovative teaching methods, curricula, and programs
• Serve as the school’s primary representative to the community, including communicating compellingly to families and beyond about the school’s mission, philosophy, and successes
• Establish enrollment targets and develop strategies and tactics to ensure full enrollment
• Recruit, retain, evaluate, and mentor exceptional teachers who are knowledgeable and passionate about the art of teaching, supportive of the school’s mission, and passionate about the holistic development of young people
• Create and keep current long range financial, developmental, operational and staffing strategies and tactical plans
• Collaborate with Board of Directors to write the annual budget and oversee school’s finances, making adjustments when necessary to ensure school remains financially viable and meets its budgeted goals
• Work with the Board of Directors and ensure that the board is populated with individuals who can provide and find the resources the school needs to meet its strategic goals
• Regularly report on the comprehensive health of the school to the Board of Directors and the school staff
• Build and maintain strategic professional and community relationships.

 

Requirements

• A minimum of a Masters Degree in Educational Administration, Education, or other comparable degree and equivalent experience
• Experience with and knowledge of organizational and business management and culture
• Highly organized, detail oriented self-starter
• A current understanding of the philosophy and operational tenets of progressive and/or holistic education
• An excellent communicator
• A commitment to preschool and school-aged children and a devotion to education

 

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to the Search Committee at

info@bellwetherschool.org

100% FTE, 12-month employee

Job Description – The person selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of up to eighteen elementary aged students, 4th through 6th graders.

Qualifications – The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher, especially in the field of elementary education and development. The appropriate Teaching Credential is preferred. This person must have the personality and ability to provide leadership in maintaining an existing elementary program and the creativity to develop new curriculum, as needed. Being able to relate to both children and adults is essential.

Responsibilities – Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
    1.) Maintaining an existing elementary program and creating new curriculum, as needed, in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
    2.) Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class.
    3.) Gearing the program to the needs of the individual student with concern for his/her interests, abilities, talents, and individual learning style.
    4.) Treating each child with dignity and respect.
    5.) Helping each child become aware of his/her role as an integral member of a group and the larger community.
    6.) Being responsible for the selection of any additional equipment and materials for implementing the program.
    7.) Being responsible for the arrangement, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom and surrounding grounds.
    8.) Assisting in the coordination of all learning activities in relationship to the ongoing primary and middle school programs.
    9.) Assisting in the effective use of a full-time instructional aide, parent helpers, specialty teachers, and community volunteers.
    10.) Assisting the staff in supporting open, constructive parent-school relationships.
    11.) Attending all staff meetings and recommended in-service training.
    12.) Representing the school in the community.

Starting Date – September, 2015, with planning sessions during the summer.

Hours – Approximately 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Independent Home Study assignments created for Friday, traditional school year, September through June.

Salary – Competitive wages, benefits package.

Application – Please send a resume, including educational preparation, related work experience, unique qualifications, educational philosophy, and three references to <santaluciaapplications@gmail.com> or mail to Santa Lucia School, 1460 Plum Orchard Lane, Templeton, CA 93465, by April 30, 2015. Appointments for        personal interviews will be made during the month of May, 2015.
 

Staffing opportunity!

The Sudbury School of Atlanta is seeking a staff member with an entrepreneurial spirit and a

passion for empowering students through the Sudbury model of education. In addition to

working with young people every day as part of our learning community, staff are expected to do

the administrative duties that accompany the effective functioning of a small, independent

school.

 

Sudbury School of Atlanta, located in Avondale Estates, GA, is a democratic PreK­12 school

that follows the Sudbury model of education. Students have tremendous freedom to pursue their

interests at their own pace and in their own way. Student freedom is balanced by responsibility

to the democratic community where students and staff have an equal vote in all matters of school

governance, including making school rules, approving expenditures, and even renewing staff

contracts.

 

Staff duties include:

• Participate in a dynamic learning community dedicated to living out its democratic principles
• Support and empower students to find their passions and pursue their interests
• Mediate conflicts using Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
• Participate on the Judicial Committee
• Participate in School Meeting
• Work with committees that may include staff, students, and parents to make decisions collaboratively
• Communicate professionally with current and prospective parents, board members and other stakeholders
• Registrar duties ensuring that all contracts and paperwork are completed for each family
• Track financial expenditures in partnership with the SSA treasurer
• Host Information sessions and parent nights
• Maintain and post on the SSA Facebook page, website and blog Qualifications:
• Belief that all students know their best path to learning
• Belief in the nature of children (and adults!) to strive for personal growth; commitment to one’s own personal growth
• Excellent communication and literacy skills, including expressing thought in writing and interacting effectively with children and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Be an interested, interesting, engaged, and passionate person
• Strong self­management skills, including high levels of initiative and ability to authentically and effectively prioritize
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Pass required background checks before beginning employment
• Ability to trust in the school’s democratic School Meeting and peer­based judicial system to adequately resolve conflicts and issues

 

As one of a team of two paid staff, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities. SSA hopes to

grow our community and the ideal candidate will be willing and able to act as one of the leaders

in this effort. While you do not need to have marketing experience, a willingness to gain skills in

this area and to think flexibly and creatively about how we can promote our school are essential.

Staff members should be able to act as models of responsibility, resourcefulness, initiative, and

good conflict resolution, and be willing to listen to and accept feedback. Staff are expected to

continually read about and work within the Sudbury model of education.

 

Staff are required to be at school 8:45am to 3:15pm Monday through Friday, with hours outside

of school hours expected for meetings and administrative or marketing work. Please submit a

letter of interest and resume to info@sudburyschoolofatlanta.org​or PO Box 748, Avondale

Estates, GA 30002. If you have additional questions, contact us either by email or by phone at

404.500.8680​.

Maternity leave substitute teacher

Brooklyn Free School is now accepting applications for a maternity leave substitute teacher for the first half of the 2015-2016 school year. We seek a teacher who is a self-starter, energetic, creative and highly motivated, who can establish positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Applicants must have teaching experience working with children between the ages of 7 and 11 and an interest in actively and joyfully engaging with young learners in multiple ways.

The school is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. The substitute will report to work on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 – Friday, December 18, 2015. Compensation is $150/day, with two paid personal/sick days and paid school holidays. Teachers are expected to work full time, including attending two evening parent meetings.

Brooklyn Free School engages students and staff in democratic decision-making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility. For more information visit our website: www.brooklynfreeschool.org

We seek a staff that reflects the diversity of our community. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, current resume, three references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate. Strong applications will succinctly address the following questions:

• What makes you a strong candidate for the position?
• What assets/skills/knowledge would you bring to this position?
• What challenges do you anticipate and how do expect to address these challenges?

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org.
The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday April 10th, 2014.
All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through April 24th, with an anticipated hiring decision made by May 15th.
Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Early childhood/elementary teacher

Brooklyn Free School is now accepting applications for an early childhood/elementary teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. We seek a teacher who is a self-starter, energetic, creative and highly motivated, who can establish positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Applicants must have teaching experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 and an interest in actively and joyfully engaging with young learners in multiple ways. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with preK teaching experience.

The school is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Teachers receive an annual salary of approximately $42,000 and employee health insurance. Teachers will report to work on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Teachers are expected to work full time, including 5-10 evenings for occasional meetings and events. Teachers receive time off for all school holidays and breaks and during the summer months.

Brooklyn Free School engages students and staff in democratic decision-making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility. For more information visit our website: www.brooklynfreeschool.org

We seek a staff that reflects the diversity of our community. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, current resume, three references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate. Strong applications will succinctly address the following questions:

• a. What makes you a strong candidate for the position?
• b. What assets/skills/knowledge would you bring to this position?
• d. What challenges do you anticipate and how do expect to address these challenges?

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org.
The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday April 10th, 2014.
All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through April 24th, with an anticipated hiring decision made by May 15th.
Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.