Program Director

Company: Jonathan Montessori School
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Jonathan Montessori School is a not-for-profit school located in Chaska, MN. Since 1971 Jonathan Montessori has been providing an authentic Montessori education to guide children on a self-motivated journey that encourages exploration, independence and community. We reside on six acres offering woodland, gardens and a beautiful natural playscape for the children to explore. Our program offers two toddler and Children's House environments.

Program Director

Jonathan Montessori School is a not-for-profit school located in Chaska, MN. Since 1971

Jonathan Montessori has been providing an authentic Montessori education to guide Program Director

Company: Jonathan Montessori School

Location: Chaska

Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Jonathan Montessori School is a not-for-profit school located in Chaska, MN. Since 1971 Jonathan Montessori has been providing an authentic Montessori education to guide children on a self-motivated journey that encourages exploration, independence and community. We reside on six acres offering woodland, gardens and a beautiful natural playscape for the children to explore. Our program offers two toddler and Children's House environments.

Program Director

Jonathan Montessori School is a not-for-profit school located in Chaska, MN. Since 1971

Jonathan Montessori has been providing an authentic Montessori education to guide

children on a self-motivated journey that encourages exploration, independence and

community. We reside on six acres offering woodland, gardens and a beautiful natural

playscape for the children to explore. Our program offers two toddler and Children's House

environments.

We are currently seeking a Program Director to guide the growth of our community and

maintain an exceptional experience for our staff and families. The Program Director is

responsible for the day-to-day operation, and overall function of the Montessori school. The

Director must effectively operate and manage all aspects of the school programs, staff, and

facility. Primary responsibilities include all operational aspects of the school, ensuring

quality care and education for children; focused customer service; promoting JMS and

engaging new families; and ensuring compliance with licensing and state standards,

policies, and regulations.

Main Duties

School Operations

* Build and maintain enrollment through outreach programs and marketing events

in accordance with annual targets

* Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum and day-to-day activities

* Develop, execute, and grow your school programs in line with our mission and to

optimize our educational experience while balancing strong financial health

* Ensure rules and policies are properly followed

* Proactively identify risks, issues or areas of improvement in the operation of the

school and create measurable action plans to address

* Maintain a culture of respect and community consistent with the Montessori

philosophy

Staff Development and Growth

* Lead, coach and serves as a role model to staff, encourage open communication

and collaboration

* Recruit staff who match our mission, and oversee the interview, hiring,

onboarding processes

* Plan and optimize teachers' work schedules

* Supervise staff and provide support, as required

* Administer 360 degree reviews for staff, including self, annually

* Identify growth and development opportunities and work with staff based on need

and interests to align talent in ways that optimize their strengths and provide the

most value to our school, children and families

* Service the full life-cycle of our employees from hire through termination

Licensing and Regulatory Compliance

* Ensure that all licenses and permits are current and all requirements are met

* Maintain licensing, federal, state and local standards/regulations, ensure

requirements are met in a timely manner, including maintenance and filing

* Maintain accurate and timely enrollment, family and teacher records

Communications and Outreach

* Manage day-to-day correspondence with parents

* Respond to inquiries, schedule, conduct tours, and follow up after each tour and

guide families through the enrollment process

* Resolve issues with parents, children, and staff, when required

* Maintain effective and consistent communication between all team members and

parents

* Know every child and parent by name and maintain a relationship with each

* Facilitate the growth and protection of this school's digital reputation inclusive of

social media, review sites, and other digital platforms

* Oversee marketing efforts including the school website

* Attend and actively participate in meetings, conferences and training, as required

Financials

* Submit monthly/annual budget to Board of Directors for approval, track expenses

per budget, and maintain accurate and current financial reporting

* Authorize and manage payroll and overtime expenses

* Maintain current grants and identify/apply for new, relevant grant opportunities as

they arise

* Generate fundraising ideas and support fundraising efforts in conjunction with the

school's Fundraising Committee

Other

* Remain connected with the MN Montessori Network and other schools to share

ideas and identify opportunities from growth and partnership

* Perform any other reasonable duty as needed for the cohesive operation of the

School

Our Ideal Candidate will:

* Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

* Have prior experience in a management role in a Montessori environment or

early childhood center

* Demonstrate ability to increase student enrollment

* Have a strong foundation in early childhood education, preferably authentic

Montessori, curriculum

* Have a Montessori Teaching Certificate from an AMI or AMS accredited program

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* Health insurance

* Dental

* Life insurance (includes AD&D and LTD)

* Tuition discount

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday

* Year-round position

Experience:

* Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Jonathan Montessori in an equal opportunity provider and employer. JMS offers authentic

Montessori Education for children ages 16 months through Kindergarten. Additional information

about our school can be found at jonathanmontessori.org .

Application for Employment

PERSONAL INFORMATION

FIRST & LAST NAME:

ADDRESS:

DOB: _____________________ PHONE: ________________________

EMAIL: _______________________________________________

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? ______________________________________

EMPLOYMENT DESIRED

POSITION: DATE YOU CAN START: SALARY DESIRED:

ARE YOU EMPLOYED? IF SO, MAY WE CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYER? HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED TO

THIS COMPANY BEFORE?

YES ____ / NO ____ YES ____ / NO ____ WHEN? ____________

EDUCATION HISTORY

NAME & LOCATION OF YEARS DID YOU SUBJECT

SCHOOL/COLLEGE ATTENDED GRADUATE? STUDIED

HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE

TRADE, BUSINESS OR

CORRESPONDENCE

SCHOOL

Do you have a criminal record or conviction? ______________________________

If yes, please explain: ____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

U.S. MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE? ___________________________________

FORMER EMPLOYERS ?(LIST BELOW LAST FOUR EMPLOYERS, STARTING WITH LAST ONE FIRST)

DATE NAME OF EMPLOYER SALARY

FROM: REASON FOR LEAVING?

_______ _______________________ _________________

TO: POSITION?

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FROM: REASON FOR LEAVING?

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TO: POSITION?

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REFERENCES?(Give below the names of three persons not related to you, whom you have known at least one year.)

NAME ADDRESS BUSINESS YEARS KNOWN

AUTHORIZATION

"I CERTIFY THAT THE FACTS CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE

BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT IF EMPLOYED, FALSIFIED STATEMENTS ON THIS

APPLICATION SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL.

I AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN AND THE REFERENCES

AND EMPLOYERS LISTS ABOVE TO GIVE YOU ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING MY PREVIOUS

EMPLOYMENT AND ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION THEY MAY HAVE, PERSONAL OR OTHERWISE, AND

RELEASE THE COMPANY FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM UTILIZATION

OF SUCH INFORMATION.

I ALSO UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY HAS ANY

AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR ANY SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME,

OR TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT CONTRARY TO THE FOREGOING, UNLESS IT IS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY

AN AUTHORIZED COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE.

THIS WAIVER DOES NOT PERMIT THE RELEASE OR USE OF DISABILITY-RELATED OR MEDICAL

INFORMATION IN A MANNER PROHIBITED BY THE ? AMERICANS? WITH? DISABILITIES? ACT? (A ?DA?)?AND OTHER

RELEVANT FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS."

SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE: _______________

2 * Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education * Have prior experience in a management role in a Montessori environment or early childhood center * Demonstrate ability to increase student enrollment * Have a strong foundation in early childhood education, preferably authentic Montessori, curriculum * Have a Montessori Teaching Certificate from an AMI or AMS accredited program, * Management: 5 years (Preferred) * Health insurance * Dental * Life insurance (includes AD&D and LTD) * Tuition discount Schedule: * Monday to Friday

Jonathan Montessori in an equal opportunity provider and employer. JMS offers authentic Montessori Education for children ages 16 months through Kindergarten. Additional information about our school can be found at jonathanmontessori.org .

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Posted on: 09/13/2020 * Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

* Have prior experience in a management role in a Montessori environment or

early childhood center

* Demonstrate ability to increase student enrollment

* Have a strong foundation in early childhood education, preferably authentic

Montessori, curriculum

* Have a Montessori Teaching Certificate from an AMI or AMS accredited program

Job Type: Full-time, * Management: 5 years (Preferred), 2 * Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education * Have prior experience in a management role in a Montessori environment or early childhood center * Demonstrate ability to increase student enrollment * Have a strong foundation in early childhood education, preferably authentic Montessori, curriculum * Have a Montessori Teaching Certificate from an AMI or AMS accredited program, * Management: 5 years (Preferred) * Health insurance * Dental * Life insurance (includes AD&D and LTD) * Tuition discount Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Health insurance

* Dental

* Life insurance (includes AD&D and LTD)

* Tuition discount

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday

* Year-round position

about our school can be found at jonathanmontessori.org ., Jonathan Montessori in an equal opportunity provider and employer. JMS offers authentic Montessori Education for children ages 16 months through Kindergarten. Additional information about our school can be found at jonathanmontessori.org .

Keywords: Jonathan Montessori School, Minnetonka , Program Director, Other , Minnetonka, Minnesota

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