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CalWest client school in Mendocino/Sonoma County, California, seeks a Founding Elementary Director & Lead Teacher to begin July 2025.

Are you passionate about designing an innovative elementary education experience from the ground up? This is a unique opportunity to shape an entire learning space , set the curriculum, hire a team of dedicated teachers, and build an educational experience deeply connected to nature and experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Design a learning environment & curriculum that balances academic rigor, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Build out a schedule that supports mixed-age learning and student growth, with an expected expansion of 5 to 7 students annually .
• Recruit, hire, and mentor a team of specialist teachers and assistants.
• Incorporate project-based and self-directed learning to meet students' interests and learning styles.
• Foster social-emotional learning and interpersonal skills development.
• Oversee school administration , including admissions, scheduling, resource planning, classroom design, and budgeting for materials.
• Engage with the local community to enhance student learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in elementary education , including literacy, math, and science.
• Background in progressive or alternative education is a plus.
• Experience in supervising and hiring staff .
• Degree in Education or a related field .
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire.

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