Head of School

Position Title: Head of School (Fulltime Salaried)Start date: Negotiable no earlier than August 1 2025Compensation: Warren YES will follow the state salary guidelines and offer a competitive benefits package and robust opportunities for professional you inspired to create a unique school that will motivate children and develop future leaders Excited to recruit and lead a team of skillful and compassionate educatorsPassionate about connecting with students families and our community while making an impact on educational choices in Warren County NC Warren Young Explorers School (Warren YES) a public charter school approved to open in Fall 2026 is excited to be hiring a Head of School. The mission of Warren YES is to create a childfocused placebased learning environment that motivates students to be purposeful creative ethical and compassionate leaders while building a healthy future for themselves their community and the our Head of School you will play a key role in preparing to open the doors of Warren YES. You will work closely with the Board of Directors (Board) community members and families to bring Warren YES vision to reality. You will work with dedication to the mission as well as leadership enthusiasm adaptability and expertise to build what will become a strong community institution. This job description focuses on the startup responsibilities; it will be revised in collaboration with the Board prior to the launch of the school to reflect a different set of responsibilities once the school is in operation. Startup ResponsibilitiesRepresent and promote Warren YESboth at events and informally through community interactionsParticipate in Ready to Open workshops managed by the NC Charter School Review BoardLead recruitment efforts for staff positionsLead student recruitment efforts including development and deployment of lottery systemSupport policy development (for staff students families) that extends and honors our missionDevelop and manage effective communication systems (internal and external) required for the startup period with an eye towards transitioning to operationsDevelop effective operational systems including supporting the selection of contractual firms for key operational roles (Infinite Campus LINQ etc)Gauge demand for transportation school meals before/after school programs etc. and work collaboratively with Board staff and others to plan solutions that support and enrich student and family life Implement curriculum plans in collaboration with the BoardWork in collaboration with the Board to develop and manage the schools budgetDevelop a school calendar that meets requirementsSupport fundraising efforts and help to implement grantfunded projects that support the schools launch In collaboration with board ensure facility is welcoming and ready to receive students upon opening Support the development of community partnerships and parent/student advisory boardsCollaborate with partner entities including the proposed Warren YES Early Learning Center to develop programs that benefit the community RequirementsSchool leadership experience and teaching experience Excellent communications skills (written and verbal); ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences in a variety of settingsStrategic thinker; ability to set and reach longterm goalsProven ability to use data to make informed decisionsTrack record of improving student outcomesCommitment to creating a positive open school culture aligned with Warren YES missionExperience living and working in our county or other rural community Exhibiting a growth mindset and supporting others in doing soTo applyEmail a cover letter and current resume to with Head of School application in the subject line. A detailed cover letter of no more than two pages should discuss your experiences related to at least one of the four pillars of Warren YES and describe what unique perspectives you are excited to bring to the position. The deadline to apply is May 12 YES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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