Whole Kids Academy is a warm and vibrant Spanish immersion program with nearly a decade of experience serving local families. A feature of our program is Aventuras, an After School Enrichment and Summer Camp program for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Aventuras aims to support children’s learning of the Spanish language through hands-on activities and loads of fun, in a warm, safe and loving environment. 

We are in search of a Director to lead our Aventuras After School Enrichment and Summer Camp Programs to use their leadership expertise to mentor, support and strengthen our program and its many initiatives. The right candidate will be well qualified, experienced and knowledgeable about effective second language learning methods and strategies. Additionally, they will have a deep love for working with children, creating a strong sense of community within our program and be able to develop strong curriculum that aims to provide children with opportunities to grow their proficiency of the Spanish language while enjoying hands on and fun learning experiences. Individual must be an exceptional communicator, act with utmost integrity at all times, organized, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.

The key functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a warm, safe, and well-supervised environment with lots of care and attention provided to each child in our program. Our Director is responsible for setting the tone and developing a strong sense of community within our Aventuras program. 
• Ensuring clear, consistent, and kind communication. The Director is responsible for communicating with parents and staff on a regular basis through various mediums – phone, email, newsletters, Brightwheel, and in-person meetings.
• Able to fully develop and execute Spanish language lessons, aimed to increase children’s fluency and production of the Spanish language through a variety of interactive and hands on learning opportunities while able to evaluate children’s progress and production of the Spanish language and tailor instruction to support growth in oral comprehension, speaking reading and writing in a second language.
• Creation and implementation of learning activities, fun experiences, field trips and special events tailored to the age, level and interest of the children within the areas of STEM, art, music, cooking and sports. 
• Marketing and growing our campus through tours and strong marketing efforts on our website and social media that show all our program has to offer. Forming strong and trusting connections with perspective parents upon first meeting is a must. 
• Meet with staff on a consistent basis to provide encouraging feedback, emphasizing strengths, setting goals and concrete examples of ways to improve. 

Additional responsibilities may arise. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please reach out!

You would be a great fit for this role if you are…

PASSIONATE AND DRIVEN. A genuine love and passion for working with children is a must-have for working at Whole Kids Academy! Teaching young children is demanding work but our passion drives our mission and the joy we receive from doing it. Additionally, we have the drive it takes to go the extra mile in making a positive impact for others. 

WARM, KIND AND EMPATHETIC. We are known for our particularly warm and loving community. We are a school that truly cares about each and every member of our community. We are huggers, we are nurturing, we listen to understand and provide empathy, and we take action to make a difference. We are a glass half-full kind of community that practices the art of gratitude and works to find the silver lining.  

PRACTICE COURAGE AND INTEGRITY. You’ll be relied upon again and again to use good judgement and do the right thing over what’s easy, convenient or comfortable. We are looking for leaders, mentors and professionals in their field to serve as role models to our team, our children and the community we serve.

HUMBLE AND A TEAM PLAYER. We make an effort to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for the people and opportunities presented by our school and community. We value collaboration and insist upon a positive, productive and can-do mindset. We trust and value one another enough to empower and recognize each other’s achievements. We rise by lifting those around us. We share the credit when things are going well and shoulder responsibility during challenging moments.

DEPENDABLE. Consistent punctuality and attendance are of utmost importance at WKA. Our children, families and team are counting on us each and every day, therefore commitment and consistency are key.

SMART, SAAVY AND A MAKE IT HAPPEN kind of person. Any given day requires flexibility, creative solutions and a positive, can-do attitude. We seek individuals that can stay cool under pressure and be resourceful and innovative in solving problems or simply improving upon what’s already been done.

A STRONG COMMUNICATOR. We hold a high bar for communication with children, parents and team members alike; after all, it’s what keeps us connected. We expect clear, kind, thoughtful and consistent written and verbal communication. Additionally, team members are expected to use discretion, poise and good judgement when communicating with impressionable children, parents who live for them and team members too. Our team members serve as ambassadors for our school. 

Qualifications:

• Seeking candidate with a bachelor’s degree and additional coursework with MSDE including 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and 45 Hour Pre-Service Training for School Aged Children.  
• At least two years’ experience in a school or childcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Additionally, candidate should have an advanced knowledge and experience working in Word, Excel, Google apps, and social media. An overall level of technological savviness is critical to successfully utilizing many of our online apps, programs and databases.
• Native Spanish language is required.
• Per MSDE licensing regulations, all applicants are required to successfully complete a state and federal background check as well as a medical clearance to safely perform all expected job duties.

Team Benefits:

We seek exceptional team members to work at our school and as such, we work hard to provide exceptional pay and benefits in return for the important work you do! We offer an extensive benefits package for our team members which includes:

• High quality health care, dental and vision plans 
• 401K retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match 
• Significant tuition discounts for dependent children
• Paid continuing education opportunities and tuition assistance for related coursework
• Generous annual leave benefits including vacation, sick, birthday, volunteer and continuing education leave PLUS 16 paid holidays, including a full week off at the end of the year!
• Many on the job perks – snacks, coffee kudos, monthly staff lunches, free parking, on the spot awards and bonuses and a community that respects and appreciates each other and the work that we do! 

Timeframe:

We are looking for our new Administrative Assistant to begin in August of 2022. Additionally, while we prefer a candidate that is looking for a long-term home with our school, we require a minimum commitment of 12 months. If this position interests you and you think you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply online. Should you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jobs@wholekidsacademy.com. We look forward to hearing from you!