Elm Community Charter School
Founding Middle School Principal
Elm Community Charter School - New York, New York, us, 10261
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About Elm CCS We are an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment focused on cultivating civically engaged student leaders. Essential to our school’s philosophy is a relevant hands-on curriculum, along with the commitment to nurture each student’s social and emotional intelligence. We are looking for a team of individuals committed to fostering an environment that is innovative, collaborative, and equitable for both students and staff. Join us! Elm Community Charter School is seeking an innovative School Leader with foundational knowledge and experience in developing interdisciplinary and inquiry-based curriculum, as well as an in-depth understanding of early childhood and elementary-level literacy, math, and science skills. As the head of school, the Principal will collaborate with all directors and instructional leaders in overseeing smooth operations, a joyful school environment, a collaborative staff culture, and an excellent academic program, curriculum creation and alignment, professional development for the staff, school-wide assessments and data. Reporting to the Central Leadership Team, the Principal will be a results-driven leader using data to make decisions to promote student achievement. During the Planning year, the Founding Middle School Principal will collaborate with the Central Team in creating a Middle School Academic Program aligned to the school’s vision and mission. Additionally, the planning year will also have a high emphasis on alignment with the elementary school and thus include responsibilities on leading current elementary level grade teams and support with elementary-level curricular development. Responsibilities Committed to the actualization of Elm’s vision and academic model through high quality curriculum and instruction; In collaboration with the Director of Operations, oversees smooth operations of school building including arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dismissal duties; Oversees instructional leadership team in all school-wide initiatives related to the academic program; Works with the Central Team and school-based Director of Operations on high level budgetary decisions; Works with leadership team on the execution of budget and staying within limits; Is the main face of the school in the community, working to build a strong, mutually respectful connection between the school and families and other stakeholders; Ensures effective and efficient communication between all stakeholders (parents, teachers, leaders, operations); In collaboration with the leadership team, creates a joyful school environment where learners and teachers thrive. This involves overseeing school committees, school initiatives, and consistent opportunities for staff feedback; Oversees the cultivating of a joyful student culture, including school-wide initiatives, committee initiatives, and counseling team supports; Oversees all afterschool programs and initiatives; Reporting to the Executive Director, oversees all disciplinary action, incident reports, safety and crisis protocols; In collaboration with the Director of Operations, oversees school-wide initiatives that foster open communication with parents; In collaboration with the Executive Director, oversees the creation of all curriculum scope and sequences, and assessments, in order to ensure continuity of Elm’s academic model, vertical and horizontal alignment; Oversees the implementation of all curriculum, instructional materials, and best practices aligned to Elm’s vision and charter; Leads the academic program including school schedule, implementation of curriculum, teacher development, and teacher performance; In collaboration with the leadership team, creates the priorities of the year and leads directors in school-wide instructional initiatives; Ensures high academic outcomes identified in Elm’s charter; Leads the leadership team in the creation of innovative high quality professional development for all teachers in alignment with Elm’s pedagogy; Leads leadership team in the execution of supportive and effective teacher evaluations, adjusting teacher development and initiatives according to data and feedback; Provides individual staff support (e.g. coaching, co-planning) in the implementation of curriculum, coaching and evaluating staff around execution and best practices; Oversees the data and assessments at the school, including quarterly data reports that informs leader and teacher initiatives, annual and quarterly goals and priorities; Closely monitors student achievement and growth to adjust curriculum, schedules, and teacher professional development; Oversees and coordinates state testing including logistics, test preparation, testing accommodations and modifications; Collaborates with the Director of Student Supports in Elm’s Response to Intervention Protocol (RtI); advocating for our school design when it comes to special education, skips and holdovers, and diagnosing trends to create effective, actionable plans to change student outcomes; and Keeps a pulse on staff morale, spearheading morale-building initiatives; In collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Operations, leads in staff recruitment and retention efforts; Leads the Counseling Team in school-wide initiatives, professional development centered in principles of play-based therapy; Oversees the counseling services provided to Elm’s at-risk population; Collaborates with the Director of Student Supports in the compliance of all mandated counseling services. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in elementary school, preferably experienced in literacy and elementary school; Minimum of 2 years experience developing curriculum, preferably related to interdisciplinary studies; Minimum of 3 years experience leading as a school leader; Master’s Degree in Education (highly preferred); Demonstrated understanding of instructional practice, including delivery of instruction, assessment and data analysis of student performance; Experience coaching and evaluating teachers; Demonstrated ability to provide effective professional development; Alignment to Elm’s mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics: Are a leader with conviction who knows how to build relationships across teams and can inspire their school community; Have the capacity and interest in developing and growing in capacity and roles; Have unparalleled commitment to action-driven analysis; and Are deeply self-reflective, passionate, and committed to high quality education for all students; Have a comprehensive understanding of middle school systems and structures, including but not limited to: NYS Testing Grades 6-8, CCLS, NGSS, Regents exam content, NYS requirements for graduation and ESSA accountability. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: leading as a school leader: 3 years (Required) Curriculum development: 2 years (Required) Teaching: 5 years (Required) Seniority level
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About Elm CCS We are an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment focused on cultivating civically engaged student leaders. Essential to our school’s philosophy is a relevant hands-on curriculum, along with the commitment to nurture each student’s social and emotional intelligence. We are looking for a team of individuals committed to fostering an environment that is innovative, collaborative, and equitable for both students and staff. Join us! Elm Community Charter School is seeking an innovative School Leader with foundational knowledge and experience in developing interdisciplinary and inquiry-based curriculum, as well as an in-depth understanding of early childhood and elementary-level literacy, math, and science skills. As the head of school, the Principal will collaborate with all directors and instructional leaders in overseeing smooth operations, a joyful school environment, a collaborative staff culture, and an excellent academic program, curriculum creation and alignment, professional development for the staff, school-wide assessments and data. Reporting to the Central Leadership Team, the Principal will be a results-driven leader using data to make decisions to promote student achievement. During the Planning year, the Founding Middle School Principal will collaborate with the Central Team in creating a Middle School Academic Program aligned to the school’s vision and mission. Additionally, the planning year will also have a high emphasis on alignment with the elementary school and thus include responsibilities on leading current elementary level grade teams and support with elementary-level curricular development. Responsibilities Committed to the actualization of Elm’s vision and academic model through high quality curriculum and instruction; In collaboration with the Director of Operations, oversees smooth operations of school building including arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dismissal duties; Oversees instructional leadership team in all school-wide initiatives related to the academic program; Works with the Central Team and school-based Director of Operations on high level budgetary decisions; Works with leadership team on the execution of budget and staying within limits; Is the main face of the school in the community, working to build a strong, mutually respectful connection between the school and families and other stakeholders; Ensures effective and efficient communication between all stakeholders (parents, teachers, leaders, operations); In collaboration with the leadership team, creates a joyful school environment where learners and teachers thrive. This involves overseeing school committees, school initiatives, and consistent opportunities for staff feedback; Oversees the cultivating of a joyful student culture, including school-wide initiatives, committee initiatives, and counseling team supports; Oversees all afterschool programs and initiatives; Reporting to the Executive Director, oversees all disciplinary action, incident reports, safety and crisis protocols; In collaboration with the Director of Operations, oversees school-wide initiatives that foster open communication with parents; In collaboration with the Executive Director, oversees the creation of all curriculum scope and sequences, and assessments, in order to ensure continuity of Elm’s academic model, vertical and horizontal alignment; Oversees the implementation of all curriculum, instructional materials, and best practices aligned to Elm’s vision and charter; Leads the academic program including school schedule, implementation of curriculum, teacher development, and teacher performance; In collaboration with the leadership team, creates the priorities of the year and leads directors in school-wide instructional initiatives; Ensures high academic outcomes identified in Elm’s charter; Leads the leadership team in the creation of innovative high quality professional development for all teachers in alignment with Elm’s pedagogy; Leads leadership team in the execution of supportive and effective teacher evaluations, adjusting teacher development and initiatives according to data and feedback; Provides individual staff support (e.g. coaching, co-planning) in the implementation of curriculum, coaching and evaluating staff around execution and best practices; Oversees the data and assessments at the school, including quarterly data reports that informs leader and teacher initiatives, annual and quarterly goals and priorities; Closely monitors student achievement and growth to adjust curriculum, schedules, and teacher professional development; Oversees and coordinates state testing including logistics, test preparation, testing accommodations and modifications; Collaborates with the Director of Student Supports in Elm’s Response to Intervention Protocol (RtI); advocating for our school design when it comes to special education, skips and holdovers, and diagnosing trends to create effective, actionable plans to change student outcomes; and Keeps a pulse on staff morale, spearheading morale-building initiatives; In collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Operations, leads in staff recruitment and retention efforts; Leads the Counseling Team in school-wide initiatives, professional development centered in principles of play-based therapy; Oversees the counseling services provided to Elm’s at-risk population; Collaborates with the Director of Student Supports in the compliance of all mandated counseling services. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in elementary school, preferably experienced in literacy and elementary school; Minimum of 2 years experience developing curriculum, preferably related to interdisciplinary studies; Minimum of 3 years experience leading as a school leader; Master’s Degree in Education (highly preferred); Demonstrated understanding of instructional practice, including delivery of instruction, assessment and data analysis of student performance; Experience coaching and evaluating teachers; Demonstrated ability to provide effective professional development; Alignment to Elm’s mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics: Are a leader with conviction who knows how to build relationships across teams and can inspire their school community; Have the capacity and interest in developing and growing in capacity and roles; Have unparalleled commitment to action-driven analysis; and Are deeply self-reflective, passionate, and committed to high quality education for all students; Have a comprehensive understanding of middle school systems and structures, including but not limited to: NYS Testing Grades 6-8, CCLS, NGSS, Regents exam content, NYS requirements for graduation and ESSA accountability. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: leading as a school leader: 3 years (Required) Curriculum development: 2 years (Required) Teaching: 5 years (Required) Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
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