Elementary Director, South Provo, Utah

ReNEW Schools; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with employer contributions

Job summary

Cambridge Preparatory Academy in Provo, Utah, is planning to open in Fall 2027 and is seeking an Elementary School Director. The role requires setting high standards, supervising staff, and engaging families to ensure program success.

The director will oversee enrollment, staff coaching, and school operations, with duties including community liaison and program management. A competitive salary is offered, based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Background check required.
• Experience in a management or leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Define staff responsibilities and accountability; develop community-facing plans.
• Evaluate student progress and oversee staff performance.
• Set and enforce rigorous student achievement standards aligned with org goals.
• Create a culture of excellence and collaboration among staff, students, families.
• Oversee programs and enrollment to meet projections.
• Coach teachers through development and modeling; support planning.
• Recruit and hire school staff; liaise with teachers, parents, and community.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

Cambridge Preparatory Academy is planning to open its doors in Fall 2027 in South Provo, Utah and is now accepting applications for an Elementary School Director. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.
• Evaluates student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data. The director supervises and appraises the performance of the school staff.
• Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of the organization.
• Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students and families.
• Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met.
• Manage student enrollment process to ensure that the school achieves its targeted enrollment projections.
• Ensure appropriate standards of student behaviour, performance, and attendance and ensures that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and immediately.
• Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modelling, and collaborative planning.
• Recruit, select, and hire school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff.
• Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organisational skills and self-management to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Pass applicable background check
• Years of experience in a management or leadership position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Years of experience in an educational setting
• Master's degree

Cambridge Preparatory Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401K investment options including employer contributions.