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Assistant Head of School: Denton, TX

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $82,000.00 - $123,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) 4% Match
Vision Insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance

Job Description

Bezos Academy is a distinguished network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education in under-resourced communities across multiple states. Focused on children ages three through five, Bezos Academy is committed to expanding access to nurturing, educational environments that foster growth, development, and a love of learning from an early age. As a growing organization, the Academy places a strong emphasis on serving families in low-income areas, ensuring inclusiveness, diversity, and equity remain at the heart of its mission. The preschools operate with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by underserved communities and tailor educational... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five 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 or center e.g. as an Assistant Head of School coaching other teachers leading community outreach or similar
  • 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 evolved grown up or attended school
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong personal commitment to diversity equity and inclusiveness

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five 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 or center such as an Assistant Head of School coaching other teachers or leading community outreach
  • 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 such as having grown up or attended school in such communities
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong personal commitment to diversity equity and inclusiveness
  • Experience as head of school or center director for a preschool preferred
  • Meet the minimum qualifications for being a school director in Texas preferred
  • Experience monitoring compliance with local state and federal regulations preferred
  • Experience managing vendors and addressing performance issues preferred
  • Experience with Montessori philosophy and curriculum preferred
  • Proven results coaching and supervising staff preferred

Job Duties

  • Directly manage and coach school staff including Assistant Teachers and Food Service Assistants
  • Assist in the development and implementation of school policies procedures and strategic initiatives as directed by the Head of Schools
  • Identify and address areas of improvement and implement efficient systems to enhance operational effectiveness
  • Monitor and address any operational issues or emergencies providing timely and effective solutions to minimize disruptions
  • Supervise facilities management including maintenance security and safety protocols
  • Serve as the point of contact with the site partner and all vendors to ensure services meet expectations
  • Ensure all physical work environments within the local schools are safe well-equipped organized efficiently and operating successfully for diverse students families and staff including conducting regular internal audits
  • Conduct weekly internal licensing and facility audits and daily walk-throughs to ensure school is well-maintained and issues are proactively addressed
  • As needed serve as the schools licensing designee when the Head of School is not in the building

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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