The Ivy School
| Position | The Ivy School seeks an experienced school leader or administrator to provide strategic guidance on school operations, leadership evaluation, and organizational health. This role is critical for ensuring the school leader is supported and the campus culture reflects a "4- or 5-star" caliber environment. |
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| Desired skills *required |
None specified |
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| Openings | Board Member- Teacher Representative, Board Member- Finance Specialist Current |
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| Our board | The Ivy School’s Governing Board is a high-capacity, collaborative body defined by stewardship and mission fidelity. We seek visionary leaders who possess an unwavering belief that all students—particularly those with language-based disabilities—can achieve mastery when instruction aligns with the brain’s natural learning processes. Our culture is entrepreneurial and data-informed; we balance an innovative “Museum School” mindset with a rigorous commitment to overseeing academic, financial, and organizational performance to ensure a 4- or 5-star student experience. We prioritize community voice, ensuring our decisions are representative of Las Vegas families and that our members work together effectively to solve the unique challenges of a growing charter school. |
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| Meetings | As we gear up to submit our application for approval, our Board meeting schedule will be a bit more intensive. Our meetings will alternate between Google Meets and Zoom. |
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| Responsibilities | Key Responsibilities
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| Giving | The Ivy School Board is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the school. While The Ivy will primarily rely on public funding, we will need additional funding to successful launch and implement all programming with fidelity on Day 1. The board actively engages in fundraising efforts to support additional programs, initiatives, and resources that enhance the educational experience for all students. Board members are encouraged to participate in fundraising events, solicit donations, and build relationships with potential donors. Additionally, the board may establish fundraising committees or task forces to oversee specific fundraising campaigns or initiatives. As a young organization, we ask at a minimum board members provide a capital commitment of service and expertise to ensure The Ivy is successful. |
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| Development | Our Board training includes a yearly retreat to align. Board members have options to participate in leadership trainings and conferences with the CEO. |
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| School levels | Elementary School, Middle School |
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| Our mission and vision | Mission: The mission of The Ivy School is to unleash the limitless potential in every student by pioneering a fusion of brain-based practices and museum inquiry. We empower every child to spark Passion, uncover their Purpose, and grow their Power, ensuring 100% of our graduates achieve academic success and become agents of change committed to justice and equity. Vision: At The Ivy School, every child sparks & explores their Passion, uncovers their Purpose and grows the Power to learn, lead and thrive with excellence and integrity. Upon graduation, our 8th-grade students emerge as courageous leaders and strategic innovators who create positive change and build a more just world. |
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