Job description

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is a K-4 elementary school in southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serving 275 students. PMCS is mission driven and focused on providing access and equity to a world-class Montessori and standards aligned education to all children.

The Search Committee desires to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer and seeks candidates who meet the following qualifications.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years working in education with a strong preference in charter schools.

• 5 years of managerial/leadership experience.

OVERVIEW

PMCS was founded in 2004 as the only school providing a free Montessori public education to any child selected through the lottery system. We are a schoolwide charter school within the School District of Philadelphia, overseen by the Charter School Office.

The CEO is accountable to the Board of Trustees. This position requires that the CEO directly manage, recruit and evaluate the leadership team, oversee organizational operations including general operations, budgeting, the business office, human resources, contract management, facilities and compliance with the city, commonwealth and federal governments. Knowledge of academic standards is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Knowledge of Pennsylvania charter law.

· Knowledge of district support systems and compliance.

· Oversees district charter authorization and renewal processes with a focus on continuous process improvement and implementation of national best practices.

· Implements and oversees PMCS’s Strategic Plan
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build partnerships with aligned organizations.
Ability to interpret policy and procedures.

· Knowledge of school advancement/development and capacity to fundraise, friend-raise, and market PMCS.
Has the capacity to manage facilities.

· Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas and experience.
Excellent time management skills, project management skills and ability to prioritize work.
Analyzes, develops, and implements support for all district charter and partner schools.

· Oversees the principal and monitors academic performance

· and contract management for all schools in the Innovation portfolio, produces school performance reports and other required performance data.

· Maintains accurate and complete data.
Serves as the public “face” of PMCS and represents the school nationally

· Develops and manages annual budget.
Supervises office personnel, provides assistance, conducts annual performance appraisals and makes recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
Works with trustees and the leadership team to create policies and procedures that promote flexibility, autonomy, innovation, collaboration and accountability.

Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
PMCS follows the guidelines of the CDC and PA Health Department.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19142: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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