Executive Director, Broadoaks School

Responsibilities:

• Acts as school leader by providing a strong academic vision and mission for Broadoaks faculty and families.

• Engages in inclusive strategic planning that is sensitive to the needs and demographics of the community and is responsive to changing dynamics in pre-k through 8 education.

• Leads regular and strategic evaluation of operational efficiency and effectiveness and develop clear action plans to address deficiencies and advocate for implementation.

• Aligns the mission and activities of Broadoaks, a demonstration preschool & elementary program, with Whittier College's liberal arts mission.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, county education laws to adhere to all mandates.

• Establishes and manages an advisory board for Broadoaks School, comprised of educators, parents, and college representatives, whose highest priority is the school's institutional health and long-term survival.

• Maintains a collaborative relationship with Whittier College constituents (College leadership, academic departments, such as the Education & Child Development Department, etc.) to provide a close connection between the College and Broadoaks Children's School.

• Oversees and leads the planning of a high-quality curriculum design and delivery to meet state standards, program goals and students' needs.

• Oversees the supervision and evaluation of staff to improve instructional services and administrative support.

• Oversees and approves the conceptualization of staff development opportunities for professional growth in literacy, math, other content, innovative instructional practices, and culturally responsive teaching.

• Remains current on issues and trends in early childhood, elementary and middle school education.

• Leads the preparation/presentation of data for the purpose of keeping a variety of reports, records, and statistical data regarding assessments, attendance, etc. up-to-date and in accordance with any local and state standards.

• Incorporates equity, inclusion, and diversity into all levels of the Broadoaks culture and operations to create a strong sense of belonging for all members of the Broadoaks community and to ensure a diverse workforce and student population.

• Implements strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment and revenue.

• Collaborates on a regular basis with the Communications Office to support marketing Broadoaks and maintaining an updated website.

• Establishes community and educational organization connections, such as SCAEYC, NAEYC, CAIS/NAIS that enhance Broadoaks' reputation and standing in these communities.

• Actively fundraises through initiatives, grant writing, and partnerships that fit with the vision and mission of the school.

• Oversees the development of the Master Schedule to have a well-planned class schedule.

• Oversees registration and enrollment process for all grade levels and programs.

• Leads the supervision of student movement, student discipline, and student counseling regarding school behavioral issues, and communication with parents.

• Is willing to go beyond a narrow interpretation of job description to ensure school success, including work on the weekends and after normal operating hours if needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains a visible presence to staff, students and families.

Key Fiscal Responsibilities:

Develops/seeks approval from Whittier College on the school budget and oversees it to provide a sound and coherent educational program. Budget responsibilities, at a minimum, include:

• Develop and grow new revenue generating programs.

• Expend College resources thoughtfully.

• Watch for opportunities to increase productivity.

• Develop & oversee department budget and report to college as required.

• Report and meet with college controller as required.

• Provide financial analysis to ensure program viability.

In addition to non-supervisory resources and financial management requirements specified above, actively participate in budget planning (either departmental or programmatic) process. Responsible for carefully developing and managing departmental budget including:

• Asking only for those resources needed to accomplish the mission.

• Monitoring the budget to stay within the limitation and reporting to appropriate college administration as soon as possible if limitation cannot be met.

• Use budget and related goals to guide actions and decisions.

• Being accountable for balancing both resource spending in line with the school's mission.

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