Welcome to Sunset Montessori School-SMS, a 46-year-old school that is a subsidiary to the 88 year old nonprofit organization, The Hearing and Speech Center of Florida. SMS follows Montessori Methodology and we seek dedicated staff members to grow and make our programs flourish. The school is quaint, small ratios, and has beautiful grounds for the staff, families and children to enjoy. As an agency we have full time benefits and more to offer our staff.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Director of School with DCF credentials to be the leader of the School Division who has experience in management.
Our director must have a passion for children and a full understanding and experience in directing and programmatic/educational process in early childhood settings.
The Director will be responsible for overseeing all the academic programmatic aspects, staffing, training and provisions of educational activities, programming and full operations of the school. MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE in education as as well as, Management.
Most importantly the Director of the School will help the CEO Manage all the operational needs and ensuring the school is at Capacity---school growth and marketing.
Director will work alongside CEO for development of programs, vision, and expansion of services. Director will also facilitate enrollment and provisions of grant opportunities.
This position is a full time annual position;
S/he will help ensure quality and child directed education and mentor as well as monitor monthly lesson plans, review of outcomes for children, and manage daily accountability for all teacher duties.
We will facilitate certifications and trainings based on the needs of the applicant.
BILINGUAL (English-Spanish language) a plus; however, Native English proficiency is required.
Qualifications-Leadership role must have at least 5 years’ experience.
-Dept. of Education teaching certificate and Director credential.
-Montessori certification a plus, but not necessary
-Complete understanding and ability to implement all regulatory processes.
-Participate in parent and staff meetings pertaining to programs you serve.
-Participation in annual programmatic planning for summer programs.
Please contact us for more information:
305-666-2008 School Direct line
305-271-7343-Ask for Education Programs Division
or email us your resume
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience
- Department of Education teaching certificate
- Director credential and DCF credentials
- Previous experience in education and management
- Complete understanding and ability to implement regulatory processes
- Native English proficiency
- Ability to mentor staff, monitor lesson plans, and review child outcomes
- Participation in parent and staff meetings and annual programmatic planning
- Montessori certification
- Bilingual English-Spanish
What We Do
Hearing and Speech Center of Florida is a veteran not-for-profit agency established in 1936. As Miami-Dade County's largest not-for-profit provider of hearing and speech-language therapy services, it provides diagnosis and treatment for individuals of all ages suffering from speech, language, and hearing disabilities, offering comprehensive services including hearing testing, dispensing of hearing aids, and speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
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