Vacancy caducado!
Executive Director
1.0 FTE (on average, 40 hours/week)
Primarily during the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm, year-round. Requires attendance at evening meetings and evening/weekend functions, as needed.
Clark Fork School (CFS) is Missoula’s natural alternative for Early Childhood Education, Pre-K and Elementary After-School Enrichment Programs, and Summer Camps for students from 2-years-old through 5th grade. Our progressive, parent-guided co-op offers small classes, a nature-based curriculum taught by exceptional educators, and a commitment to each child’s social and emotional development. We believe in using positive guidance to help our students grow and learn. As an Eco-School, we believe in modeling sustainability to foster environmental stewardship among our students, regardless of age. The CFS administration strives to create and maintain a professional culture where teacher leadership is supported, encouraged, and respected. We believe in cultivating a professional culture grounded in abundant thinking, goodwill, and respectful communication. We recognize the importance of our Executive Director’s contribution to this effort.
The Executive Director position requires a hard-working individual who is committed to effective communication and has the ability to learn in a fast-paced environment. The Director will serve as the figurehead of the school, implement current operational policy, and continue to create and refine policies, with guidance from the Board. Specifically, the Director will oversee business and financial operations, supervise staff, and assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organization in accordance with the mission of Clark Fork School: “Clark Fork School is an educational cooperative where experience in nature and progressive, place-based curriculum fosters academic excellence and connection to local and global communities.”
II. GENERAL WORK CHARACTERISTICS
Comply with all CFS policies and procedures.
Complete assigned work in a timely and accurate manner.
Commitment to CFS vision and mission.
Perform other duties as needed and directed.
III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors or Masters Degree in early childhood education, child development, education certification/licensure, psychology, or other related field;
Meet Federal and Montana State requirements for Director Credential for Early Learning Centers or be able to attain such credential within 90-days of hire;
Concrete leadership experience including, but not limited to, the following administrative skills: flexibility, ability to delegate and empower, conflict mediation, collaboration, resourcefulness, and supervision of teachers and support staff;
Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with staff, Board, parents
and community;
Possess a working knowledge in the field of budget management, accounting, non-profit management, and grant writing;
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, QuickBooks, and current Information Technology systems;
Exhibit a genuine love for children.
IV. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a strong background in developmentally appropriate programming and curriculum.
Understanding of, and experience in, 501(c)(3) organizations and the nonprofit sector.
Knowledge of place- and play-based curriculum with emphasis in outdoor education.
3-5 years working in an early childhood program and 1-2 years of program management experience in an early childhood program.
Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
V. BENEFITS
Simple IRA employer match.
Generous Paid Time Off, holidays and sick days.
Flexible schedule between school year and summer programming (as long as duties in job description are met).
Calendar alignment with local education agency (including school closure during winter and spring breaks).
Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Sustainable commuter benefits.
Chance to work in a values-based school community.
Opportunity to lead a forward thinking place- and play-based educational program and grow our community’s environmental stewards of tomorrow.
For the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, please visit www.clarkforkschool.org/employment. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV or resume, and 3 references to [email protected].
Vacancy caducado!