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.