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Director of Development

Ft. Smith Boys Home
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and visionary Director to work within our organization with passion and strategic insight. The ideal candidate will serve as a dynamic leader, overseeing multiple aspects of our ever changing enviroment. As a key member of senior leadership, you will drive strategic planning initiatives, foster professional growth among staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care for our organization.

Duties

  • Develop and implement comprehensive curricula that support childhood development and meet educational standards across all grade levels.
  • Lead strategic planning efforts to set long-term goals, improve educational programs, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Oversee budgeting processes, managing financial resources efficiently while aligning expenditures with organizational priorities.
  • Facilitate professional development programs for school staff to promote instructional leadership, management skills, and compliance with legal requirements such as special education law.
  • Supervise school administrators, teachers, and support staff, providing guidance on personnel management, faculty evaluation, and classroom supervision.
  • Ensure adherence to educational regulations and legal standards governing school operations, including compliance with childhood education laws.
  • Manage fundraising initiatives to support school programs and infrastructure improvements.
  • Lead school meetings, public speaking engagements, and community outreach efforts to foster strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Oversee instructional quality by supervising curriculum implementation, evaluating faculty performance, and promoting innovative teaching strategies.
  • Coordinate with legal advisors on issues related to school legal knowledge and educational compliance to mitigate risks and uphold institutional integrity.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an effective professional leader.
  • Extensive background in curriculum development, instructional leadership.
  • Strong management skills with experience supervising diverse teams of support staff.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, and fundraising within an educational context.
  • Understanding of educational regulations including special education law and childhood development standards.
  • Excellent communication skills for public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
  • Knowledge of school legal requirements related to personnel management and operational compliance.
  • Experience working with students across various age groups.
  • F-L-E-X-A-B-I-L-I-T-Y

Join us as we empower future generations through leadership, life skills and motivation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future gererations by inspiring staff, engaging communities, and fostering an environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $50,000

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