Head of School
Charlestown Playhouse
JOB SUMMARY At Charlestown Playhouse, we believe that it is through play and active involvement with real materials that children learn best about themselves and their world. Founded in 1936 by Elizabeth Foster-Stonorov (Miss Betty), Charlestown Playhouse is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a private academic preschool and kindergarten. We are a non-profit, parent-cooperative that emphasizes learning through child-centered play, the importance of supporting social and emotional development in young children, the beauty and value of nature, and a strong sense of community. Charlestown Playhouse is a director-run parent-cooperative in the sense that our parents pool their skills and labor in order to support the staff and provide a better school for their children. All policy decisions are made by the Board of Directors, which is comprised of parents, teachers, and community members.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Philosophy: The Head of School will understand and uphold Playschool’s policies, co-op expectations, and play-based philosophy. They will actively engage in play-based learning, exhibiting an attentive interaction and connection with children, while maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment. The candidate will support and guide the program in best practices (NAEYC). As a parent co-op, our parents devote much time and energy to the school in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to fundraising, development, maintenance, and social events. The new Head will strive to build and preserve dynamic relationships with these parents. Doing so will sustain not only the co-operative model, but also our vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment.
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required. Masters in Educational Leadership preferred.
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