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DirectorAbout Moonstone Moonstone’s holistic approach to education through the arts creates an environment that is open-ended, imaginative, and fun in which children learn through exploring. Moonstone’s curriculum uses thematic approaches to create an understanding of the diverse ways we approach everything. Through daily practice, Moonstone seeks to provide each child with a fun, loving setting that allows them to learn in the ways that they are most comfortable. Learn more at moonstonepreschool.org. About the Director Position The next Director will play a leading role in advancing an already great school forward, engaging committed parents, faculty, staff, and board members to create new opportunities for children to experience learning in a progressive, art-focused, early education environment. While there are things that will never change at Moonstone, the next Director will have the opportunity to define and address strategic questions to ensure Moonstone’s stakeholders are aligned around the vision and goals for Moonstone’s future. The Director will be an experienced educator who actively embraces the mission, vision, and philosophy of the school. They will be an energetic, empathetic, culturally competent leader who delivers organizational goals by providing guidance, support, and oversight of the curriculum, teachers, assistant directors, and children. They are a resource to parents and an active leader in building community for parents, neighbors, children, teachers, and administrators. They will prioritize in-person interactions and enjoy moving seamlessly through different activities that could including managing the budget, reading to children, changing diapers, providing feedback to teachers, responding to concerns from parents, coordinating student evaluations, and/or ensuring the physical location is fit for purpose. They model grace and professionalism and encourage others to act in a similar manner. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Director has overall strategic, creative, and operational responsibility for the school. This includes upholding and modeling Moonstone’s mission and values, and ensuring the financial, operational, and curricular health of the school. The Director leads a team of 20 creative and passionate teachers and administrators. The Director reports to the Board of Directors. The staff, including two assistant directors and the communications and marketing manager, report to the Director. Moonstone Preschool is located in the Bella Vista neighborhood of Philadelphia and the Director works onsite at the school. The candidate will need to live in or be willing to relocate to the Philadelphia region. Key Responsibilities Leadership
Early Childhood Education and Development
Operations
Community Building
Qualifications
Compensation The annual salary for the Director is $84,000. A generous benefit package includes health insurance (including vision and dental) for the employee, two weeks paid time off for new employees, five sick days, and enrollment in the 401k after one year of service. Children or grandchildren of employees are eligible for 50% tuition remission. |
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Moonstone Preschool, a nonprofit organization, is one of the most sought after and distinctive early educational institutions in Philadelphia. Described as magical, whimsical, joyful, creative, fun, progressive, welcoming, supportive, and celebratory, Moonstone is a year-round preschool for about 100 children. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Director has overall strategic, creative, and operational responsibility for the school. The next Director will play a leading role in advancing an already great school forward, engaging committed parents, faculty, staff, and board members to create new opportunities for children to experience learning in a progressive, art-focused, early education environment. The Director will be an experienced educator who actively embraces the mission, vision, and philosophy of the school. They will be an energetic, empathetic, culturally competent leader who delivers organizational goals by providing guidance, support, and oversight of the curriculum, teachers, assistant directors, and children. |
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