Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School NYC · 1 month ago
School Principal (Grades 6-12)
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expGreat Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School in New York City is dedicated to preparing students to shape the world through a rigorous and culturally responsive educational approach. The School Principal will lead the middle and high school programs, ensuring high-quality instruction, a positive school culture, and community engagement.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Drive rigorous instructional vision across all subjects aligned to GO-NYC’s design principles and New York State learning standards
Ensure high-quality curriculum and evidence-based pedagogy across grades 6-12 and all subject areas; oversee high school regent and credit requirements to ensure on time graduation for all students
Oversee the use of formative and summative assessments to accelerate student achievement; ensure data is used as the foundation for continuous school improvement– all decisions are data driven
Regularly lead both proactive and responsive professional development for all staff members
Ensure that systems are implemented effectively to develop, support, coach and supervise teachers in a way that builds teacher knowledge, inspires and enlists them, and holds them accountable for student learning
Build a joyful, strengths-based, and culturally responsive school culture rooted in leadership, self-esteem, equity, and community
Establish and hold the line on clear, positive schoolwide routines and reinforce student agency, belonging, and high expectations
Engage families as true partners through consistent communication, transparent decision-making, and community-centered leadership
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion work with staff, students, and families; model relational leadership
Recruit, develop, and retain excellent NYC educators aligned with GO-NYC’s mission and instructional approach
Implement strong supervision, observation, coaching, and accountability systems to build teacher capacity and drive results
Develop a collaborative leadership team and cultivate a professional culture that values openness, reflection, and continuous improvement
Leads in collaboration with Director of Operations schoolwide operations, including scheduling, assessment systems, discipline structures, data use, communication systems, school safety, and instructional program alignment
Ensure compliance with NYC and NYSED charter regulations, reporting requirements, and authorizer expectations
Support the Executive Director in growing student enrollment and executing effective marketing campaigns
Partner with the Executive Director on communication to families, board members, and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required; advanced education or education leadership degree preferred
At least three years of leadership experience in an urban high school (familiarity with middle school also preferred), preferably in a New York City charter school; state leadership certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes through strong instructional leadership
Experience coaching and developing leaders and teachers and managing high-performing teams
Deep belief that all students–regardless of background– can achieve at high levels
Commitment to equity, culturally responsive practices, and community centered leadership
A do-whatever-it takes attitude including a willingness to occasionally work on the weekend or in the evening
An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement immediately
Benefits
Benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School NYC
Great Oaks Charter School New York City opened on August 26th, 2013, with 95 6th grade students.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase