Assistant Head of School: Seattle-Tacoma, WA (starting June 2024)

at  Bezos Academy

As Assistant Head of School, you will support a Bezos Academy school with children ages three through five as part of a growing multi-state network of high quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. You will work closely with the Head of School to ensure smooth school operations, build a strong family community, develop teaching staff, and support the educational experience for each child in every classroom. You bring leadership and management experience, and a passion for our mission to expand access to high quality preschool in under-resourced communities. The Assistant Head of School plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the school community.

MINIMUM 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/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 (grew up and/or attended school in)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as head of school/center director for a preschool
• Meet the minimum qualifications for being a school director in Washington
• Experience monitoring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Experience managing vendors and addressing performance issues
• Experience with Montessori philosophy and curriculum
• Proven results coaching and supervising staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
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