Friendly Academy
Director of Academics (Principal)
Friendly Academy, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Description
The Opportunity Friendly Academy is a proposed K-5 charter school in St. Louis, MO. Friendly Academy's mission is to equip students with a quality and holistic education rooted in love. Partnering with the community and families, Friendly Academy empowers all students to live purpose-driven lives by using their gifts and talents to make a positive difference in their families, their communities, and the world.
We seek a Director of Academics to lead our school to strong academic outcomes by managing and guiding our founding academic team to uphold our high educational standards and ensure students succeed academically and socially/emotionally. The Director of Academics will work closely with the CEO to operationalize Friendly’s educational model which is built on 5 pillars:
Faculty & Student Wellness:
We serve the whole child and faculty by addressing their emotional, social, and physical needs.
Family and Community Partnerships:
We enroll families, not students, and provide wrap-around services to meet targeted needs.
Service Learning:
We learn through hands-on activities that help build our character and serve others.
Literacy:
We believe that literacy and reading comprehension are the foundation for rigorous learning.
Personalized Learning:
We understand every student is different, and instruction should be aligned with their unique needs and interests.
Who You Are
Instructional Leader:
You are able to craft a vision of excellence for academics and can design and execute the essential instructional enabling systems to drive academic performance for all students.
Educational Innovator:
With extensive experience in K-5 educational leadership, you are adept at implementing effective educational strategies and programs.
Strategic Planner:
Your excellent organizational and planning skills enable you to establish clear academic goals that align with our mission.
Collaborative Communicator:
Your experience includes fostering partnerships with staff, parents, and community stakeholders, and you are skilled in clear and effective communication.
Visionary Leader:
You are capable of articulating and implementing academic visions and strategies to diverse audiences.
Culture Ambassador:
You live the values of the organization, communities, and families in a way that honors the assets of all those you represent.
Responsibilities Instructional Leadership:
Will be responsible for driving academic performance as measured by formative and summative assessments for both proficiency and growth.
Direct the development and execution of academic programs, ensuring alignment with our mission. Lead in curriculum adoption and assessment practices.
Conduct daily observations and execute feedback meetings for teacher and instructional leader development, supporting the implementation of action steps.
Provide real-time feedback during instruction and contribute to teacher reviews.
Plan and deliver high-quality professional development focused on Friendly Academy’s curricular systems and key pedagogical practices.
Organize and lead grade-level or content-area team meetings.
Manage organization-wide curriculum and assessment work, including lesson planning, assessment revisions, collaborative scoring, and network analysis.
Facilitate assessment cycles, ensuring scheduling, quality assurance of materials, and preparation of teachers and students.
Organizational Leadership:
Will be responsible for supervising faculty and students as a senior building leader aligned with the school’s mission, vision, and values.
Assist the Executive Director with implementing a school-wide strategic academic plan.
Utilize data-driven systems and strategies to monitor and evaluate student progress and data on a consistent basis.
Develop and maintain a high-achieving academic environment that provides for the safety, health, and welfare of all students.
Conduct interviews and select instructional staff with high growth potential in collaboration with the CEO.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of all academic staff members.
Oversee training and evaluation of instructional staff, ensuring professional growth and alignment with our academic objectives.
Build relationships and strong communication with students and families across the school; ensure an inclusive school environment that respects the culture of students served.
Collaborate with the operations and culture team leaders to ensure the team is united in messaging and communications.
Represent the school at events and programs during evenings and/or weekends as necessary.
Work with the operations team to coordinate and manage coverage of all instructional classroom periods in case of absences.
At Friendly Academy, we believe that every team member plays a vital role in our student recruitment efforts. Engaging in student recruitment is not only about increasing enrollment but also about fostering a strong, inclusive school community that reflects our values and mission. Employees actively participating in recruitment help build trust with families, showcase our commitment to personalized education, and ensure that we attract students who will thrive in our holistic and supportive environment. By involving all staff in recruitment, we leverage diverse perspectives and talents, creating a unified approach to welcoming and nurturing our students.
Salary $90,000 - $120,000 per year
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The Opportunity Friendly Academy is a proposed K-5 charter school in St. Louis, MO. Friendly Academy's mission is to equip students with a quality and holistic education rooted in love. Partnering with the community and families, Friendly Academy empowers all students to live purpose-driven lives by using their gifts and talents to make a positive difference in their families, their communities, and the world.
We seek a Director of Academics to lead our school to strong academic outcomes by managing and guiding our founding academic team to uphold our high educational standards and ensure students succeed academically and socially/emotionally. The Director of Academics will work closely with the CEO to operationalize Friendly’s educational model which is built on 5 pillars:
Faculty & Student Wellness:
We serve the whole child and faculty by addressing their emotional, social, and physical needs.
Family and Community Partnerships:
We enroll families, not students, and provide wrap-around services to meet targeted needs.
Service Learning:
We learn through hands-on activities that help build our character and serve others.
Literacy:
We believe that literacy and reading comprehension are the foundation for rigorous learning.
Personalized Learning:
We understand every student is different, and instruction should be aligned with their unique needs and interests.
Who You Are
Instructional Leader:
You are able to craft a vision of excellence for academics and can design and execute the essential instructional enabling systems to drive academic performance for all students.
Educational Innovator:
With extensive experience in K-5 educational leadership, you are adept at implementing effective educational strategies and programs.
Strategic Planner:
Your excellent organizational and planning skills enable you to establish clear academic goals that align with our mission.
Collaborative Communicator:
Your experience includes fostering partnerships with staff, parents, and community stakeholders, and you are skilled in clear and effective communication.
Visionary Leader:
You are capable of articulating and implementing academic visions and strategies to diverse audiences.
Culture Ambassador:
You live the values of the organization, communities, and families in a way that honors the assets of all those you represent.
Responsibilities Instructional Leadership:
Will be responsible for driving academic performance as measured by formative and summative assessments for both proficiency and growth.
Direct the development and execution of academic programs, ensuring alignment with our mission. Lead in curriculum adoption and assessment practices.
Conduct daily observations and execute feedback meetings for teacher and instructional leader development, supporting the implementation of action steps.
Provide real-time feedback during instruction and contribute to teacher reviews.
Plan and deliver high-quality professional development focused on Friendly Academy’s curricular systems and key pedagogical practices.
Organize and lead grade-level or content-area team meetings.
Manage organization-wide curriculum and assessment work, including lesson planning, assessment revisions, collaborative scoring, and network analysis.
Facilitate assessment cycles, ensuring scheduling, quality assurance of materials, and preparation of teachers and students.
Organizational Leadership:
Will be responsible for supervising faculty and students as a senior building leader aligned with the school’s mission, vision, and values.
Assist the Executive Director with implementing a school-wide strategic academic plan.
Utilize data-driven systems and strategies to monitor and evaluate student progress and data on a consistent basis.
Develop and maintain a high-achieving academic environment that provides for the safety, health, and welfare of all students.
Conduct interviews and select instructional staff with high growth potential in collaboration with the CEO.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of all academic staff members.
Oversee training and evaluation of instructional staff, ensuring professional growth and alignment with our academic objectives.
Build relationships and strong communication with students and families across the school; ensure an inclusive school environment that respects the culture of students served.
Collaborate with the operations and culture team leaders to ensure the team is united in messaging and communications.
Represent the school at events and programs during evenings and/or weekends as necessary.
Work with the operations team to coordinate and manage coverage of all instructional classroom periods in case of absences.
At Friendly Academy, we believe that every team member plays a vital role in our student recruitment efforts. Engaging in student recruitment is not only about increasing enrollment but also about fostering a strong, inclusive school community that reflects our values and mission. Employees actively participating in recruitment help build trust with families, showcase our commitment to personalized education, and ensure that we attract students who will thrive in our holistic and supportive environment. By involving all staff in recruitment, we leverage diverse perspectives and talents, creating a unified approach to welcoming and nurturing our students.
Salary $90,000 - $120,000 per year
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