Posted: July 12, 2024
Start Date: Immediately
Position Type: Part-time
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
Salary: $26/hour
Start Date: Immediately
Position Type: Part-time
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
Salary: $26/hour
Job Description
Neighborhood Schoolhouse is a small, family-oriented school that provides infants and young children with a nurturing, child-centered environment. We tailor the curriculum to the needs and interests of our students while also referencing guidance from the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Vermont Early Learning Standards. We are a four-star school in the State of Vermont’s STARS recognition system.
We are seeking an executive director to work in collaboration with our program director and board to guide the school’s long-term planning and mentor teachers.
This is a 20-24 hour/week position, which requires an on-site presence in addition to attendance at regular faculty meetings, monthly board meetings, and participation in school-wide special events.
The Neighborhood Schoolhouse is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
We are seeking an executive director to work in collaboration with our program director and board to guide the school’s long-term planning and mentor teachers.
This is a 20-24 hour/week position, which requires an on-site presence in addition to attendance at regular faculty meetings, monthly board meetings, and participation in school-wide special events.
The Neighborhood Schoolhouse is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- Masters Degree in Education or similar level of education preferred.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Vermont AOE license in Early Childhood Education.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Northern Lights Step One Program Director Credential.
- Must have experience in teaching as well as program administration and possess an educational philosophy consistent with that of the Neighborhood Schoolhouse.
- Experience implementing emergent curriculum and outdoor education.
- Leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be personable and approachable.
- Experience with curriculum development across a wide range of ages preferred.
enthusiasm within a small community-minded environment.
Responsibilities
SUPERVISION OF TEACHING FACULTY AND CURRICULUM OVERSIGHT
- Provide guidance and support, regular observation and feedback to teachers;
- Participate in goal-setting.
- Be the main point-person on personnel issues.
- Make recommendations for renewal of staff contracts; and participate in hiring of new staff.
- Lead with creativity and inspiration.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and effective learning climate consistent with the philosophy of the Neighborhood Schoolhouse;
- Facilitate effective communication between staff, parents, and the board of directors, including written communications and meeting with parents individually as necessary;
- Approve all significant outside communication
- With the Program Director, hold the standards for and work with individual students on behavior management and coordinate behavior management plans; oversee all special-education issues.
- With the Program Director, oversee enrollment and admissions including organizing open house informational meetings, meeting with prospective parents, and making enrollment decisions, with staff input when necessary.
- Collaborate with the Board generating a yearly budget and serve on the finance committee;
- With the Program Director, maintain records-keeping systems on students, staff, and administrative business, including technical backup standards.
- Understand local, state, and federal regulations and ensure that NSH is in compliance.
- Be familiar with the condition of the building and grounds and school equipment and work with the board to ensure its safety and proper functioning.
Apply
Submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and references to: [email protected]
