Montessori Child-led, nature Preschool Director

Wave of the Future Preschool in Seaview, WA seeks a DIRECTOR

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Wave of the Future is a child-led, Montessori-based, outdoor-focused, arts & ecology school in Seaview, Washington. At Wave we focus on the whole child and fostering independence, respect and curiosity. We are passionate about connecting children to the outdoors, food, and working artists. We are currently a one classroom school, licensed for 19 kids per day aged 2.5-6 years old.

The next Director will be joining a growing, robust community going into our 4th year as a licensed Montessori-based, arts and ecology school with a progressive outlook to the future.

Please be encouraged to apply if you are not Montessori certified but are Montessori curious and have other relevant educational experience. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about authentic, process based, alternative early childhood education. An ideal candidate would be an experienced education administrator who is also well-versed in the business aspects of running a school. The ability to provide oversight for the implementation of high-quality Montessori education with business decisions is essential.

Traits that will serve the new Director will include compassion, adaptability, leadership, collaboration, strong listening skills, commitment to anti-bias education, open-mindedness and flexibility.

• Responsible for oversight of entire school program, staff and facilities
• 15-20 hours a week on site with occasional work-from-home hours
• Support teachers/guides with supplies/curriculum needs and their responsibilities
• Oversee licensing process and maintain compliance
• Regular communication with parents, both current and prospective, including parent conferences 2x/year
• Invoice parents and manage state funded reimbursements programs
• Coordinate staff licensing & training requirements including scheduling
• Maintain policies, parent and staff handbooks
• Manage marketing and recruitment, including school tours and tabling at community events
• Run staff meetings and professional development/inservice days (coordinating with Assistant Director)
• Substitute in the classroom when needed
• Coordinate with other Sou'wester & Sou'wester Arts staff as needed
• Role model for staff and students

$25-30/hr depending on experience. Approximately 15-20 hours/week, negotiable. Additional teaching hours available if desired.

• Anti-bias training/education.
• Experience teaching preschool and/or education administration
• Experience and/or training in Montessori education and Positive Discipline
• Experience managing staff
• Experience grant writing
• Very organized with the ability to navigate state agencies and their administrative requirements
• Effective at creating systems for families and staff that are collaborative and supportive while balancing a sustainable business plan
• Problem solver & community builder
• 2 years experience in teaching preschool
• At least 25 Early Childhood Education credits

• 6 months experience administration or management
• Proficient with email, google documents and spreadsheets
• Pass background check and supply a negative TB test pursuant to WAC

• 1 sick/vacation hour accrued for every 40 hours of work
• 30% off tuition for dependents
• Flexible schedule for admin work
• Paid professional development

We are currently accepting applications online. See our website: wavepreschool.org under "employment" or email admin for the application link and more information.

Application open until filled.