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Jackson School Principal
Please see full listing at the website for the Search Firm: Educators’ Collaborative, Jackson School: Principal Search.
About the Position

The Board of Trustees of the Jackson Walnut Park Schools Educational Collaborative (JWP), a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, seeks an experienced leader and proven change agent who will collaborate with many constituencies to sustain the School’s reputation as a competitive choice among private elementary schools in the greater Boston area. S/he will serve as Principal of the Jackson School beginning July 1, 2019 and will:
- Work with faculty to develop a rigorous academic program that meets the learning needs of all students
- Serve as a visible leader and day-to-day point of contact within the school community – faculty, parents, students, and prospective families
- Prepare the school budget in concert with the Board of Trustees and oversee the implementation of the budget once approved
- Work with faculty, staff and parents to foster a love of learning among students
- Establish an atmosphere of respect for self and others
- Serve as a role model and upholder of student expectations
- Supervise and handle employment matters involving direct reports
- Provide professional development for faculty that advances the curriculum as well as the instructional and assessment practices supporting student learning
Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold values consistent with the core values of Jackson Walnut Park; strong management, administrative, and oral and written communication skills; three-five years of prior teaching experience; a minimum of five years of experience as a principal or comparable administrative experience; and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction or similar field.

Interested candidates should submit application materials by March 15, 2019.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials (in one continuous Word or PDF document):
- Educators’ Collaborative Candidate Summary Sheet and Disclosure Form (contact Deirdre Ling for those documents)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
- Current résumé
- Personal Statement or Statement of Educational Philosophy
- A list of five or more references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses)
- Up to three letters of reference (optional)
Please address any inquiries or expressions of interest to:
- Deirdre Ling, Partner, Educators’ Collaborative – daling@comcast.net
Associate to the Administrative Team
Associate to the Administrative Team

We seek a versatile and capable team member to serve as the Associate to the Administrative Team. This position will take on broad-ranging responsibilities in admissions, advancement, communication and administration. Gracious and organized, the right person will be a team player who is ready to assume the following:
- Serve as a liaison between the schools’ administrative team, Walnut Park Montessori, Jackson School, and the Board of Trustees.
- Coordinate communication, events, and data-management in support of the admissions office.
- Prepare mailings, reports, and board materials.
- Manage the school’s website, social media channels, and other communication platforms.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Build positive professional relationships with all constituencies.
The successful candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and discretion while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, a proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse constituents, a love of children and schools, and a respect for and commitment to the mission.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and competency with Microsoft Office and Google applications required. Social Media marketing experience (primarily Facebook and Instagram), WordPress website experience, and knowledge of both Ravenna Enrollment Management System and RenWeb/FACTS Student Information System highly desired.

Applicants should possess at least two years of relevant experience preferably in a school environment. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. This is a twelve-month position. For information about Jackson Walnut Park, please visit our website: jwpschools.org. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Mary Delaney, Executive Director, at mdelaney@jwpschools.org.

Please see full listing at the website for the Search Firm: Educators’ Collaborative, Jackson School: Principal Search.

About the Position

Qualifications

How to Apply

Associate to the Administrative Team

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