Are you passionate about access to education? Do you love unique opportunities? Are you a nimble leader? Do you LOVE the middle school years? If so, Daufuskie Island Independent School is looking for its inaugural principal.
Located just off the coast of South Carolina, Daufuskie Island is accessible only by ferry. With approximately 550 full-time residents and currently only a PreK-5 school on the island, secondary school students either travel an hour-and-a-half each way to and from school or they participate in virtual programs. Understanding the challenges of both of these situations, we are piloting a model of community-supported education that will help us provide a private education that is accessible to every middle school student on the island, while simultaneously strengthening our community.
This opportunity is open to anyone, but may be an especially good fit for a retire-rehire candidate. It is expected to be 25-30 hours a week with a more flexible schedule as the executive director and principal will share the day-to-day administration responsibilities. As a start up, fluidity of roles is to be expected, but the principal’s primary responsibilities will
include:
A hallmark of our community-supported model will be teacher training. We recognize that Daufuskie Island Independent School will be as successful as its students are. Consequently, we are committed to training and supporting our young associate teachers, as well as, our community members in delivering content in an inquiry-based framework, ensuring instructors are able to meet each student where they are and to facilitate growth. The principal will lead this important work.
Minimum requirements: a bachelor’s degree, five years teaching experience with several years in an inquiry based model, administration experience preferred. Desirable traits: a team player, flexible, able to connect with middle schoolers, passion for our vision. This position will be considered year round, but part-time with no benefits or retirement. Schedule will have some flexibility to be coordinated with the Executive DIrector, but generally the principal will be expected to be present in the school building three days a week. There will be a minimum of four weeks summer vacation.
For more information, or if interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to
admin@diis-sc.org. Currently accepting applications.
