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Posted: 16-Feb-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: based on experience
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Preferred Education
Masters
Director of Entrepreneurship
New position to begin Summer 2025
Carrollwood Day School is searching for an inspirational leader to become our first Director of Entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will be forward thinking and passionate about connecting students with meaningful “hands on” opportunities. This is a 12 month, salaried, exempt position.
Carrollwood Day School (www.CDSPatriots.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program serving more than 1,200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a leader in its commitment to educating the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have PATRIOT PRIDE in everything we do at CDS.
The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind, strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community.
Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world.
Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In 2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of Character Designation for the second time.
Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded faculty and staff is what leads to student success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?
The Position Of Director Of Entrepreneuship
The Director of Entrepreneurship plays a lead role in managing the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Carrollwood Day School and is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and facilitation of innovative, student-centered initiatives that foster entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills at Carrollwood Day School. This position will focus on providing students in grades K-12 with authentic hands-on experiences, mentorship, internships, and innovative learning opportunities, empowering them to become forward-thinking leaders who are prepared to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected global society. This role is essential in advancing the school’s mission to cultivate entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society, aligning with the values of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Key Responsibilities
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Tim Walsh, Assistant Head of School, twalsh@cdspatriots.org and Sara Rubinstein, Head of School, srubinsgtein@cdspatriots.org
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About Carrollwood Day School
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL Carrollwood Day School ( http://www.carrollwooddayschool.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program serving more than 1200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a leader in its commitment to educate the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have PATRIOT PRIDE in everything we do at CDS. The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind, strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community. Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all... backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world. Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In 2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of Character Designation for the second time. Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded teachers is what leads to student success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?
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Posted: 16-Feb-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: based on experience
Categories
Other
Preferred Education
Masters
Director of Entrepreneurship
New position to begin Summer 2025
Carrollwood Day School is searching for an inspirational leader to become our first Director of Entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will be forward thinking and passionate about connecting students with meaningful “hands on” opportunities. This is a 12 month, salaried, exempt position.
Carrollwood Day School (www.CDSPatriots.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program serving more than 1,200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a leader in its commitment to educating the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have PATRIOT PRIDE in everything we do at CDS.
The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind, strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community.
Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world.
Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In 2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of Character Designation for the second time.
Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded faculty and staff is what leads to student success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?
The Position Of Director Of Entrepreneuship
The Director of Entrepreneurship plays a lead role in managing the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Carrollwood Day School and is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and facilitation of innovative, student-centered initiatives that foster entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills at Carrollwood Day School. This position will focus on providing students in grades K-12 with authentic hands-on experiences, mentorship, internships, and innovative learning opportunities, empowering them to become forward-thinking leaders who are prepared to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected global society. This role is essential in advancing the school’s mission to cultivate entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society, aligning with the values of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Development & Curriculum Integration:
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance entrepreneurial and experiential programs across all grade levels that integrate with existing curriculum and promote project-based learning.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate entrepreneurial skills such as critical thinking, financial literacy, innovation, leadership, and collaboration into their classroom instruction. Participate in departmental curriculum review.
- Collaborate with academic and auxiliary leadership to create and align complementary curricula and programs in entrepreneurship financial literacy, social entrepreneurship, and more.
- Ensure that the program aligns with the school's mission, vision, and values, fostering a culture of innovation, sustainability, and creativity.
- Student Engagement & Support:
- Develop and manage co-curricular opportunities such as clubs, pitch competitions, mini-mester classes, micro-credentials, business plan development workshops, startup incubators, sustainability-focused projects, and mentorship programs.
- Build and manage “hands-on authentic” opportunities for students in the areas of business development, medicine, sustainability, public policy, and international education.
- Provide one-on-one and group support for students engaged in entrepreneurial or experiential projects, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
- Develop and foster sustainable partnerships with local businesses, universities, non-profits, and entrepreneurs to provide students with mentorship and real-world learning experiences through job shadowing and internships.
- Professional Development & Faculty Collaboration:
- Offer professional development workshops and resources to faculty to support entrepreneurial and experiential learning in their classrooms.
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to create interdisciplinary projects that incorporate entrepreneurial thinking.
- Community & Partnership Building:
- Develop relationships with local and global business leaders, innovators, and organizations to provide resources and real-world experiences for students aligned with strategic priorities.
- Serve as a liaison between the school and external partners to develop internships, mentorship programs, and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Event Planning & Program Promotion:
- Plan and execute events such as innovation and/or sustainability fairs, entrepreneurial showcases, and guest speaker series which could take place on campus or off-site.
- Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to promote the entrepreneurial and experiential program through school communications, social media, and community outreach.
- Other
- Teach up to two class sections, as assigned.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School- Academics to develop budgets and resources for the Institute for Entrepreneurship.
- Embrace and support all elements of the CDS Portrait of a Patriot Teacher.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School or Head of School.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Education, Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Proven experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, or business development.
- Experience in K-12 education or working with youth is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Passion for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in young people and preparing them for the challenges of the modern world.
- Authentic and demonstrated support for the vision and mission of the school
- Ability to inspire creativity and innovation among students and staff.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in education and entrepreneurship.
- Experience in building sustainable partnerships with external organizations.
- Experience in developing experiential learning programs.
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Tim Walsh, Assistant Head of School, twalsh@cdspatriots.org and Sara Rubinstein, Head of School, srubinsgtein@cdspatriots.org
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About Carrollwood Day School
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL Carrollwood Day School ( http://www.carrollwooddayschool.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program serving more than 1200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a leader in its commitment to educate the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have PATRIOT PRIDE in everything we do at CDS. The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind, strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community. Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all... backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world. Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In 2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of Character Designation for the second time. Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded teachers is what leads to student success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?
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