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Accreditation Consultant (Kindergarten Program)

Madame Curie School (Pre-School)

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Opportunity: Accreditation Consultant (Kindergarten Program)
Location: Fairfax County, Virginia
Start Date: September 1, 2025
About the School
The Madame Curie School of Science Technology (Curie School) is a private STEAM-
focused pre-school serving 18 months to 5 year olds. We are located in Northern
Virginia (Herndon, Fairfax County). Curie School combines hands-onscience and technology education
 with traditional academic rigor.
Objective
We are seeking an experienced Accreditation Consultant to lead our school through dual
accreditation with two top Virginia agencies—Virginia Association of Independent
Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF), Cognia and SAIS. The goal is to obtain state-
recognized accreditation in time to launch a full-day kindergarten program by August 1,
2026
.
Key Responsibilities
 Lead the accreditation process with two agencies (VAISEF, Cognia or SAIS), including all
documentation and site preparation.
 Ensure compliance with VCPE and Virginia state education standards (§22.1-19).
 Coordinate submission timelines, self-study reports, and inspection visits.
 Align the kindergarten curriculum and policies with both county and state
requirements.
 Serve as liaison with accrediting bodies and school leadership throughout the process.
 Provide regular updates, milestone tracking, and ensure readiness by the program start
date.

Required Qualifications
 Successful experience obtaining VAISEF, Cognia and/or SAIS accreditation for private
schools.
 Strong understanding of Virginia's education regulations and accreditation process.
 Experience in coordinating with VCPE and relevant county officials.
 Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
 Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
 Ability to manage and execute a time-sensitive accreditation plan.
Consultant Deliverables
 Project timeline and accreditation plan with key milestones.
 Completed self-study documentation for VAISEF, Cognia and/or SAIS.
 Coordination and readiness for site visits and evaluations.
 Compliance checklist for final audit and program launch.
 Final report with accreditation status and next steps for operational rollout.
Compensation:
• Competitive consulting fee based on milestone completion.
• Strategic role in launching a new kindergarten program in a thriving STEAM institution.
• Collaborative work environment with a dedicated leadership team.

How to Apply
Please email the following to info@curieschool.com with the subject line “Dual
Accreditation Consultant Application”:
 Resume/CV.
 Cover letter outlining relevant accreditation experience (VAISEF, Cognia or SAIS).
 References from schools where similar work was completed.
 Brief proposal or timeline for achieving accreditation.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.