The Sharon Cooperative School, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit school licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) in Sharon, Massachusetts, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next executive director. This is an on-site leadership role; the desired start date is November/December 2024.

Founded in 1976 and located about 20 miles southwest of Boston, The Sharon Cooperative School, Inc. is a non-profit, early childhood organization that serves preschool children (ages 2.9 – 5) and families in two locations: the Sharon Cooperative School and the Cooperative Nature School. Together, these schools form the Cooperative Learning Community (CLC). It has been accredited by NAEYC since 2004 and received reaccreditation for the fourth time in 2019.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the executive director (ED) will oversee the CLC by supporting its mission, goals, and objectives and collaborating with staff and the Board of Directors. They manage the two school sites and provide operational leadership, staff management, and continuous improvement of processes, approaches, and systems. The ED maintains a visible presence in the CLC, engages consistently and productively with families, and fosters a culture that is in keeping with the CLC's values. The ED oversees a $1.5 million budget and directly supervises two site coordinators, who supervise 16 educators and support staff.

Qualifications
An associate's degree and five years of experience in childcare leadership, including the management of employees, as well as previous teaching and childcare experience, are required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must be DEEC Director II certified; out-of-state candidates must be eligible for certification at the time of application.

Application and Nomination
Sharon Cooperative School, Inc. has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with conducting this search. Review of applications will begin Monday, September, 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/executive-director-2/

• Contact Michel R. Frendian, Private PK-12 practice leader and senior consultant, at [email protected] for the approved salary range, confidential inquiries, and nominations.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the Sharon Cooperative School website at https://sharoncoop.org/





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