Director, Early Childhood Center (Founding Principal)

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Director, Early Childhood Center

(Founding Principal)

JOB DESCRIPTION, found HERE

QUALIFICATIONS (for complete list, please consult the job description): 

• A passionate belief in LPA’s mission, values, and educational model 
• At least 6 years of experience in education
• At least 3 years of successful administrative or supervisory experience with exceptional results (school leadership, strongly preferred)
• Principal certification in the state of Missouri

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Aligned to the “12-month employee” calendar

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off/Vacation: 20 days leave/year Winter Break and Holidays as outlined in the calendar
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life available
• Public Service Loan forgiveness eligible employer
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• On-site Co-Op nursery (availability is limited)
• Enrollment preference and free aftercare for Staff kids
• Relocation Funding Available 

Retirement

• Enrolled in the PSRSStl retirement plan

Salary/Pay

• Compensation is commensurate with experience, starting salary, $100,000

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following materials. All materials (except the Employment Application) should be submitted to Dr. Sarah Ranney, Executive Director at hiring@lafayetteprep.org. In the subject line, please write “(Your Full Name), Director, ECC Candidate”.  

• Complete Employment Application (link here) through Google Forms*
• Updated resume
• 2 Letters of reference*
• One from someone you have directly supervised and one from a former supervisor
• Transcripts* (unofficial are acceptable until hired)
• Certification*
• Question responses (see below)
• Mission and Values Response (see below)

*Indicates an item is not required for internal applicants.

Question Responses: 

Submit a concise response to the following questions.

1. What is a principal’s greatest contribution to the success of students?
2. What is your philosophy on delegating authority? How do you then maintain accountability?
3. There are many different school models and designs, ours includes a community that is intentionally diverse. Why are you choosing to apply to work at a school that holds this as a core value? How will this school identity impact your work, both in terms of challenges and opportunities, in leading the organization?
4. LPA has achieved recognition for its outstanding academic outcomes and joyful culture. How do your past experiences and leadership style contribute to maintaining and enhancing the academic and social excellence of our school? Please provide specific examples of your track record in this regard.

Mission and Values Response:

Lafayette Preparatory Academy is deeply committed to its mission and core values, which form the foundation of our educational philosophy and community culture. As a potential candidate for the position of Director, Early Childhood Center, please provide a comprehensive response that demonstrates your understanding of our mission and core values and how you envision your potential connection and fit within the Lafayette Preparatory Academy community.

Mission Alignment: Lafayette Preparatory Academy's mission is to educate and activate children to achieve academic and social success now and in the future, utilizing a rigorous academic model that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-based inquiry. Please describe your educational leadership experience and philosophy in a way that aligns with our mission. How do you see yourself contributing to the fulfillment of this mission at LPA?

Core Values Integration: LPA's core values include 'Be Curious,' 'Cultivate Community,' 'Elevate Joy,' 'Design for Diversity,' and 'Center Safety.' Provide specific examples from your professional background where you have championed and integrated similar values into your leadership approach. How do you plan to foster and uphold these values within our school community?

In your response, we encourage you to draw upon your professional experiences, leadership philosophy, and any relevant accomplishments to illustrate your potential connection and fit with Lafayette Preparatory Academy's mission and core values. 

The initial application is due Sunday, December 7th by 11:59 pm. LPA accepts applications on a rolling basis, but those entered before the deadline will be given preference in the application process.

Lafayette Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Lafayette Preparatory Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Lafayette Preparatory Academy also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.