The Montessori Family Center
Founded in 1981, The Montessori Family Center, an independent, non-profit school located in the Napa Valley is currently seeking an Executive Director for our Toddler & Preschool programs. The school serves children ages 18 months through Kindergarten at two separate locations.
One campus, the Montessori Toddler House is located in downtown St. Helena, California and currently serves 32 children ages 18 months to 3 years on alternating days. The Preschool/Kindergarten campus is located just south of the small wine country city of St. Helena and currently has 28 students enrolled. With its experienced and highly trained teaching staff, dedicated Board of Directors and strong sense of community, The Montessori Family Center has the ability to provide the highest quality early childhood education to its students in a manner consistent with the Montessori philosophy.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of The Montessori Family Center. We are looking for an individual who has a record of educational and organizational leadership in Montessori education and/or early childhood programs, has the capability to enhance the school’s population and visibility within the community while managing the staff, finances and strategic vision for the school. The successful candidate should have experience both as an educator and administrator, ideally within a Montessori based school.
Qualified candidates will possess a MA or BA in early childhood education or related subject, including child development permit or required ECE and administrative units; previous experience managing and operating a toddler or preschool/kindergarten program (including budgetary responsibility and State Licensing requirements); excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated leadership capabilities; ability to take an entrepreneurial approach when addressing key issues such as enrollment, fundraising and community involvement; ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment; ability to work cohesively with a diverse population of parents and staff; and relevant teaching experience.
Contact Information:
This position is to be filled for the 2006/2007 school year. Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Genevieve Schlangen PO Box 908 Calistoga, Ca 94515 or email job posting.
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