Elementary Director

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. The school’s STEAM-based curriculum was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education and it was the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

Position Overview

The Lower School Director (1st grade through 5th grade) reports to the Head of School and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The Director leads all aspects of the Lower School, providing a climate that fosters student growth and development and connecting students to their unique futures.

Responsibilities

• Business Operations
  • Serves as the educational leader of the Elementary grades and responsible for day‑to‑day operations.
  • Adheres to and ensures compliance with local governing and licensing agencies.
  • Supports all WASC accreditation initiatives.
  • Ensures compliance with local and state regulations and maintains the National Association of Independent Schools Principles of Good Practice.
• Staff Development and Student Outcomes
  • Directs the activities of the Faculty/Staff in the performance of their duties.
  • Serves as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methodology, and general school procedures.
  • Observes, supervises, and evaluates the faculty in curriculum development and implementation; supervises the teaching process; reviews and evaluates academic programs.
  • Is a visible presence in the school and connects daily with families, students, and staff.
  • Recommends hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty to the Head of School.
  • In partnership with the Head of School, conducts regular meetings and professional development opportunities with faculty.
  • Oversees student performance and academic achievement.
• School Operations
  • Assigns daily staff duties and schedules (recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal).
  • Maintains a comprehensive calendar of school events.
  • Partners with the Head of School to create a supportive and collaborative environment for faculty and staff.
  • Assists the Head of School in planning school assemblies and special events.
  • Attends professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in education (minimum one per school year).
  • Keeps the Head of School informed of general programs, activities, and problems of the lower school.
  • Customer service, both internal and external, is given top priority and builds rapport with students, parents, and staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Candidate Qualities

• Exudes courageous, compassionate, and caring leadership that engages colleagues, staff, and community through knowledge, experience, creativity, vision and dedication to the school’s mission.
• Clearly articulates the vision of the school and inspires both internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative, globally minded, collaborative, open to new ideas and embraces change.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, training, supervising and supporting teachers in best practices.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and reputation; values trust, respect, collaboration, and high standards of excellence.
• Good listener; intuitive, thoughtful, considerate; compassionate about relationships with others.
• Mission‑driven; leads by example with enthusiasm, passion, and intellectual spark.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education at a minimum.
• 3‑5 years of leadership experience in a lower school environment preferred.
• Administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Qualified candidates must submit a resume, letter of interest, a statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references.

EEO Statement

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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