Kroka is seeking a Director of Education to lead the next phase of our development as a Waldorf-inspired educational experience for young people. Since 1994 Kroka has pioneered the field of experiential education with our expedition semesters and summer programs, and we are currently piloting a residential middle school program. Together these programs have grown into a robust vision for a school that will meet the unique needs of the coming generation in ways beyond what traditional schooling can offer. The Director of Education will innovate a new kind of academic curriculum for the program, build a teaching team, and integrate our well-established expedition semesters, in addition to serving as an educator in the school.
Schedule:
Year-round, full time, salaried
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Executive Director and Program Directors, the Director of Education will:
- Develop a progressive curriculum for grades 7-9 in line with state education standards, beginning with high school grades
- Recruit, train, and manage teachers who have a unique mix of teaching/expedition experience
- Oversee the admissions process to enroll approximately 50 students annually
- Maintain a strong sense of community in the parent body
- Work closely with the Leadership Council, Board of Trustees, and Parent Council to fulfill Kroka’s strategic plan for school development
- Represent Kroka in the Monadnock Region’s educational community
- Maintain high standards of education and student well-being
- Teach subjects and/or blocks of expertise and interest
Qualifications & Experience:
The ideal applicant has at least 5 years of experience teaching grades 7-12 in nontraditional schools, and will have played a leadership role in their faculty. They must possess a keen interest in reimagining a high school curriculum to meet the students and issues present in the world today. Additional qualifications include:
- Master’s degree in education, or bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience
- Experience leading and managing teachers in a school setting
- Experience and/or strong interest in expeditionary education in the wilderness setting
- Understanding of the admissions and school enrollment process
- Track record of educational innovation and problem solving
- Excitement to lead the initiative to advance our pilot program into a progressive school
- Positive attitude, attention to detail, and a capacity for cooperative teamwork
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive nonprofit educational salary commensurate with experience. Kroka offers highly competitive benefits including full employer-paid health insurance, retirement benefits, up to four weeks paid vacation, health days, and participation in a vibrant community.
