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As Head of School, you will lead a Bezos Academy with children ages three through five as part of a multi-state network of high-quality Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities offered at no cost to families. You will hire teachers, support student recruitment efforts, build a strong family community, coach and develop teaching staff, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. You will bring significant teaching and school leadership experience, knowledge of child development, management experience, exceptional communication skills, and experience working with families and leaders from diverse community areas. Above all, you demonstrate passion for our mission to expand access to high quality preschool in under-resourced communities.                             LOCATION We are actively hiring for a Head of School at our preschool in Orlando – Mercy Drive ( 1766 Mercy Dr., Orlando, FL 32808). Relocation support is available for this role.   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.   The full salary range for this position is $83,000 - $133,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.  This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please  see here for details.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree 5 or more years of teaching or leading in an accredited childcare center or school with young children (ages 0 through 3rd grade) 1+ years of experience with operational or instructional leadership of a multi-classroom school/center (e.g. as an Assistant Head of School, coaching other teachers, leading community outreach or similar) or top leadership of a single-classroom site 2+ years prior work experience with children and families in low-income communities in the US OR significant personal experience in low-income communities in the US (grew up and/or attended school in) Meet the minimum qualifications for being a school director in Florida Strong track record of leading classrooms with meaningful, measurable outcomes for children Strong personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience as head of school/center director for a preschool or administrative leadership experience in a K-3 setting Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited institute Experience implementing Montessori philosophy and curriculum Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and program evaluation Background knowledge of the fiscal and operating needs of a school Proven results coaching and developing teachers Experience working with children and families in low-income areas Proficiency or fluency in Spanish   RESPONSIBILITIES   Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the school   Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori-inspired learning experiences   Supervise all faculty and staff, both teaching and non-teaching   Provide administrative and prof