Consciousness- Lower School Director

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Full Time MSAEFAC Fairfield, IA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

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/tutoring.

● 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.

● 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

Communication and Community Relations

● Promote CBE to the Fairfield community and throughout Iowa by attending DOE, ISACS andAEA meetings

● Organize Back to School Night and Parent/Teacher Conferences. Oversee Preschool Office

● Keep the Head of School informed of events and activities of an unusual nature, as well asroutine 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

Decision Making and Problem Solving

● 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 thebudget. Oversee Preschool Office Manager in managing preschool budget

● Conduct regular faculty meetings, providing opportunities for…