Executive Director

Description:

The Collective seeks an experienced individual who is passionate about early childhood education to serve as its Executive Director. We place a high value on collaboration and maintaining an inclusive environment. To this end, the Collective operates with the input from teachers, administrators, and parents. The Executive Director must be able to work within, and actively promote, this collaborative environment. The candidate must also be flexible and creative, an excellent communicator, and possess strong organization and management skills.

The Executive Director is the primary person responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Collective, including managing the administrative staff and teaching faculty.  The Executive Director is also the key contact for staff, families, and regulatory agencies. A broad outline of the position’s responsibilities is below:

• Works collaboratively with parent-comprised Board of Directors on all aspects of the Collective’s management.
• Oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, financial aid awards, fundraising, grant applications, audits, and insurance-related matters.
• Supports staff oversight and development, including management of contracts and annual reviews, management of student and staff records, and collaborating with the Education Director on curriculum and teacher hiring.
• Oversees facility and supply management, including lease relationship, facility maintenance and improvement, and approving supply purchases.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance matters, including licensing requirements, day-to-day and emergency health and safety protocols, and keeping updated on changes to regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for outreach and relationship development, including communications with parents, open house events and other recruiting activities, and school-wide events.
• Works with the Education Director and staff to ensure the Collective's commitment to diversity and equity is reflected in administration, programming, admissions, curriculum development, staffing, and communications.

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