Head of School: North Dallas, TX

Bezos Academy•Dallas, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As Head of School, you will lead a Bezos Academy with children ages three through five as part of a growing multi-state network of high quality Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. You will hire teachers, support student recruitment efforts, build a strong family community, coach and develop teaching staff, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. You will bring significant teaching and school leadership experience, knowledge of child development, management experience, exceptional communication skills, and experience working with families and leaders from diverse community areas. Above all, you demonstrate passion for our mission to expand access to high quality preschool in under-resourced communities. We are actively hiring for a Head of School at our preschool in North Dallas (8703 Stults Rd. Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75243).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 or more years of teaching or leading in an accredited childcare center or school with young children (ages 0 through 3rd grade)
1+ years of experience with operational or instructional leadership of a multi-classroom school/center (e.g. as an Assistant Head of School, coaching other teachers, leading community outreach or similar) or top leadership of a single-classroom site
2+ years prior work experience with children and families in low-income communities in the US OR significant personal experience in low-income communities in the US (grew up and/or attended school in)
Meet the minimum qualifications for being a school director in Texas
Strong track record of leading classrooms with meaningful, measurable outcomes for children
Strong personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness

Nice To Haves

Experience as head of school/center director for a preschool or administrative leadership experience in a K-3 setting
Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited institute
Experience implementing Montessori philosophy and curriculum
Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and program evaluation
Background knowledge of the fiscal and operating needs of a school
Proven results coaching and developing teachers
Experience working with children and families in low-income areas
Experience launching all facets of a new school with multiple classrooms successfully

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the school
Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori-inspired learning experiences
Supervise all faculty and staff, both teaching and non-teaching
Provide administrative and professional leadership for faculty and staff
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the school and Bezos Academy
Provide leadership for activities which affect the current and future development of the school (such as strategic planning and setting curricular goals)
Ensure that program quality is maintained and that classrooms have appropriate instructional materials
Supervise and participate in the selecting and hiring of qualified persons to serve as members of the faculty
Support an inclusive and respectful partnership between families, community, and school on behalf of the child
Partner with local community agencies to provide additional wrap around supports and services for students and families
Support with the initial and ongoing student recruitment efforts
Create ways for families to stay informed, educated, and active in the Bezos Academy community
Oversee effective marketing, communications, and outreach to the school community
Serve as the public spokesperson for the school and for Montessori-inspired education