Cambridge Nursery School invites well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of Director.
Cambridge Nursery School (CNS) is a long-standing co-op nursery school in a residential neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. CNS provides a warm and playful atmosphere for children aged 2 years and 9 months through 5 years. The play-based program is guided by the belief that young children learn through play. The bright and spacious schoolhouse is surrounded by a lovely private play-yard. As a parent cooperative, the school community is strong and benefits the entire family, which makes the transition from home to school gentle for both children and their caregivers.
The Director of CNS manages all aspects of the preschool from budget development to helping children put on snow gear. The ability to mix business responsibilities and day-to-day tasks is key to success in this position. The next Director of CNS should be an experienced and compassionate professional who embraces the unique culture of the school while providing the structure that will be the backbone for continued growth.
Desired Core Competencies and Qualifications:
Ability to communicate clearly with all members of the school community, including staff, families, and the co-op board. Liaise effectively between these entities.
Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of social media for promotion of the school. Familiarity with QuickBooks is ideal.
Experience with and knowledge of Massachusetts EEC licensing guidelines and professional development expectations.
A love for preschool aged children and deep understanding of their social-emotional and academic development.
Desire to create a supportive atmosphere for all school community members, including, but not limited to, age-appropriate emotional support for students, professional help to staff, and practical guidance to families.
EEC Director I Certification (or ability to obtain before August 2022).
3 - 5 years’ experience in early childhood education as a lead teacher (ideally with administrator experience).
Cambridge Nursery School offers a regionally competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2023. Applications received after this deadline may be considered at the discretion of the School. Candidates selected for initial interviews can anticipate contact after February 27. The expected start date for the new director is July 1, 2023.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact: Cambridge Nursery School Director Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org
The New England School Development Council, NESDEC, is a private, not-for-profit educational organization with approximately 300 school districts as affiliates. NESDEC is committed to its mission of helping schools and school districts become high-performance organization.
