About the Academy at the PARC

The Academy at the PARC is a Pre-K through 12th grade private school grounded in real-life learning, inspired by nature.

Our school in the forest is dedicated to providing a holistic and developmentally appropriate education that nurtures the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth of each student.

Career Opportunity

The Academy at the PARC is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to direct our Early Childhood Program. The position is available for the 2024–2025 school year, with the contract beginning in June 2024. Our Early Childhood program welcomes new families into the embrace of the Academy community, holding their classes with warmth, rhythm, and a reverence. We hold a deep value of connecting children to the land and spend much of the day outdoors in our varied early childhood play areas including 40 acres of forested trails, gardens and our farm.

The Academy provides a nurturing, play-based, developmentally attuned environment for our youngest students. Our activities include extensive time spent in nature, a focus on practical work, rich storytelling, creative and artistic experiences, movement and most importantly, self-directed play. Discover the warmth, joy and magic of the children’s experience at the Academy. We strive for continuity between home and school through an admissions process that ensures alignment, parent education and engagement.

Early Childhood Director’s Responsibilities

• Assumes the role of Lead Educator in one of the Early Childhood classrooms for the 2024-25 school year.
• Acts as the Team Lead and Mentor for all Early Childhood Educators, as well as a point of escalation for parent concerns.
• Works collaboratively with the Early Childhood Educators to create and implement a developmentally appropriate, Waldorf inspired pedagogical program, for ages 3-6.
• Oversees and facilitates processes that ensure the school’s pedagogical quality, consistency, coherence, and continuity.
• Provides visionary leadership and ensures that administrative and operational efforts are in alignment with our core values and Waldorf principles.
• Creates a culture of engagement and participation with the early childhood families and faculty in carrying out the school’s mission and vision.
• Pursues a path of inner development and models themselves in a way that is worthy of imitation.
• Leads in a well-balanced and mature manner. Characteristics should include: authenticity, transparency, trustworthiness, competence, openness, and respectfulness.
• Acts as an enthusiastic, articulate, and accessible representative of the school in our community.
• Works alongside the Administrative Team to ensure compliance with State licensing and regulations.
• Diligently enforces early childhood education federal, state, and local statutes; and complies with audit requirements and Health Department policies.
• Engages, observes and records children’s learning experiences in play-based environments both indoors and outdoors .
• Maintains a clean, orderly, aesthetically pleasing environment in EC classrooms and outdoor play areas.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Active Florida Director’s Credential is required
• Minimum of two years as a classroom teacher; two years of management/administration
• Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• CPR Certification
• Enthusiasm for Waldorf education with a willingness to deepen your knowledge through professional development
• A working understanding of Waldorf Education and pedagogy in order to create the environment and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Experience with Nature-Based learning
• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to professionalism
• Willingness to be part of a culture that values professional growth and ongoing positive and constructive feedback
• Leadership ability, including motivating school personnel to achieve goals and objectives, decision making, management skills and delegation, excellent oral and written skills

Schedule

• In person: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm during the school year.
• Must attend the weekly faculty meeting, parent evenings, and school celebrations.
• Professional development training in the summer, up to 2 weeks.
• Summer Camp, up to 4 weeks.
• Time off: 1 week for Fall Break, 2 weeks for Winter Break, 1 week for Spring Break, annually.

Pay & Benefits

• $44,000- $48,000, based on experience.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition remission for children attending the Academy.
• Professional development assistance.

About the Academy at the PARC

The Academy at the PARC is a Pre-K through 12th grade private school grounded in real-life learning, inspired by nature. We educate children to become makers, creators and innovators through rigorous academics, practical arts and emotional maturity, preparing them to be valuable contributors to society.

Our school in the forest is dedicated to providing a holistic and developmentally appropriate education that nurtures the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth of each student. Our curriculum is rooted in the principles of Waldorf education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, social responsibility, and a love for lifelong learning. To learn more visit, https://academyattheparc.com/

To get a glimpse of who we are and our world class campus visit, https://www.youtube.com/@theparc

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

License/Certification:

• Florida Director’s Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person