Lower School and Preschool Director

Job Overview:

The Lower School & Preschool Director is responsible for inspiring leadership of the teachers, parents, and students, and overseeing the proper implementation of Consciousness-Based Education, including all aspects of curriculum and instruction. This position serves on the school Leadership Team, and may require limited teaching and/or tutoring.

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Please send Cover Letter and Resume to Brett Potash, Head of School, at bpotash.

Establish an Ideal Learning Environment for Students, Teachers and Parents

• Ensure that the Lower School is aligned with and advancing the Maharishi School mission: “to create an innovative Consciousness-Based educational environment where students think deeply and become creative, compassionate, contributing citizens of the world.”
• Work with teachers to promote ideal student behavior and student learning according to the Principles of Consciousness-Based Teaching
• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the Iowa Department of Education (DOE) and Independent Association of the Central States (ISACS)
• Develop and maintain positive teacher/staff morale and serve as a role model for expected teacher/staff behavior
• Provide for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions
• Organize Lower School events, including graduation/convocation, Splash Day, and other Lower School celebrations.
• Oversee Preschool Office Manager in organizing preschool events
• Organize Lower School field trips, including Jefferson County Park and others
• Recognize accomplishments and achievements of students and staff
• One-on-one tutoring of students. Amount of tutoring will depend on student load
• Delegate authority and responsibility where appropriate

• Promote CBE to the Fairfield community and throughout Iowa by attending DOE, ISACS and AEA meetings
• Organize Back to School Night and Parent/Teacher Conferences. Oversee Preschool Office Manager in organizing preschool events
• Keep the Head of School informed of events and activities of an unusual nature, as well as routine matters related to his areas of accountability
• Interact with the Parent/Teacher Organization to promote positive outcomes, encourage parental feedback, welcome them to visit the School, and encourage parental involvement whenever possible in their child’s education
• Inform the community about school activities through twice/month Friday Parent Updates, emails, and attendance at parent meetings, etc
• Develop, regularly review, revise, and distribute Lower School Parent/Student Handbook and Preschool Parent Handbook
• Plan and conduct regular Parent Education workshops
• Listen and respond appropriately to teacher, student, and community concerns by respecting differences of opinion and fostering open communication
• Maintain a positive image for the school as well as good public relations within the community

• Serve on Maharishi School Leadership Team and attend weekly team meetings
• Make informed decisions in a timely fashion and maximize effectiveness by follow up actions, return parent phone calls within 24 hours, track any behavior issues
• Seek information from appropriate sources and strive for consensus in the decision-making process
• Consider research and all information when making decision, if available
• Identify problem areas and seek solutions before crisis situations develop
• Authorize all Lower School field trips
• Manage Lower School budget, including authorizing faculty purchases and keeping within the budget. Oversee Preschool Office Manager in managing preschool budget

• Conduct regular faculty meetings, providing opportunities for teachers to share and demonstrate successful practices
• Along with Academic Council, follow Curriculum Review Cycle
• Provide opportunities and encouragement for teachers to increase professional expertise, monitor budget for professional conferences and authorize faculty requests to attend conferences,…