Head of Preschool - New Leaf Preschool : Job Details

Summary We are a private preschool located in Howard, WI offering holistic, nature-based, child-centered Montessori education and care to children 12 months-4 years old. We have been in operation since 2019, previously called Little Sprouts Academy, but renamed New Leaf Preschool to closer align with our sister school New Leaf Prep Academy, which we share a building with. Our new facility is state-of-the-art and designed specifically to maximize time outdoors and child independence.

New Leaf Preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow to their full potential through enriching experiences! Our Private Academy incorporates fun and exciting nature-inspired, organic learning environments, a Montessori curriculum taught by passionate teachers, healthy organic and natural food, and an eco-friendly toxic-free environment. Every aspect of New Leaf Preschool was meticulously planned with your child's best interests in mind! We focus on collaborating with parents so that our professional teachers can cater to each child's individual needs and help them grow and expand mentally, emotionally, and socially at their own pace.

We are dually licensed as a Group childcare center, NAEYC accredited early learning program, and an AMS Montessori Preschool, and we hold a five-star provider rating from Youngstar, and hold ourselves as the highest-quality preschool in Wisconsin.

Duties We are searching for a curriculum coordinator to join us on this revolutionary and exciting journey! Our Curriculum Coordinator is part of the school leadership team and is challenged in overseeing the preschool teaching team and implementation of curriculum that is cohesive with the Montessori Method and Wisconsin licensing standards and our preschool's mission and vision. Our coordinator will be tasked with monitoring teachers to ensure they are curating a safe and nurturing environment, recording student progress, lesson planning, leading small group instruction, and one-on-one instruction while maintaining a clean and purposeful environment that meets these curriculum standards. Additionally, our Coordinator will work within the office to manage teaching staff and student behaviors, aid staff with parent communication, and ensure that all components of our programming are successful. Our curriculum coordinator is expected to work during the summer months and plan an age-appropriate summer camp experience for students during the summer months. Our curriculum coordinator oversees staff scheduling and is expected to step in classrooms to cover shifts when necessary. This is a year-round position with summer months used for preparing for orientation, summer camp coordination and support, and curriculum for the year ahead.

• Overseeing lead and assistant teachers of students 12 months-3 years
• Observing and reviewing teachers
• Reviewing curriculum implementation
• Requesting curriculum changes
• School-wide communications with parents
• Maintaining a safe and collaborative school atmosphere
• Acting as a good role model in attitude, speech, and actions
• Assisting with daily school duties to maintain parent relationships
• Leading in-service days and staff meetings
• Assisting with student behaviors
• Leading parent meetings
• Frequently visiting and monitoring studio success
• Determine continuing education needs of staff
• Maintaining staff files
• Maintaining student files
• Coordinating and leading community events
• Attending administrative meetings
• Scheduling staffing
• Covering shifts when necessary
• Enrolling students
• Conducting tours
• Rostering students

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Required)
• 2 years of ECE experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Montessori Credential, Montessori Masters Degree, or Montessori Experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement IRA: 6% Employer Matched
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Supportive Administration and Families
• Paid Inservice Days