BRICK Networks · 18 hours ago
Principal in Residence (Newark, Grades K-12)
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expBRICK Networks is dedicated to supporting families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support and excellent schools. They are seeking a visionary Principal-in-Residence to immerse themselves in their model, receive mentorship, and cultivate the skills to inspire students and staff, with the potential to become the Founding Principal of BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School.
Education
Responsibilities
Partnering with the Director of Operations to ensure the school achieves all of its academic, cultural and operational goals
Creating and maintaining a positive school culture for students and staff that aligns to the BRICK core values
Partnering with the BRICK Education Network to implement its academic, cultural, and college & success models, including the shared network curriculum, emphasis on culturally relevant instruction, and commitment to restorative practices
Leading professional development sessions using the highest leverage adult learning practices
Managing the school’s instructional leadership team as well as a cohort of teachers
Developing deep mastery of the subjects and grade levels that the Principal will lead and coach
Training teachers on how to effectively internalize lessons, how to adjust those lessons to meet the needs of their students, and to plan strategic interventions to maximize student mastery and growth
Training teachers on how to administer network assessments, how to analyze the results of those assessments, and to build action plans to maximize student mastery and growth
Providing high-quality instructional coaching by observing classrooms, identifying key levers to help teachers improve, and then providing the support necessary to improve each teacher’s practice, including the use of real-time coaching
Internalizing the BRICK School Leadership Guidebook to understand the network’s approach to the Principalship
Serve as the “face” of the school leading communication with and engagement of families and being the face of the school
Collaborating with the BRICK Superintendent to produce foundational documents that will guide your work throughout the year, such as an Academic priority plan, a monthly map, a meeting matrix and progress monitoring tools to share progress towards Academic goals and priorities
Qualification
Required
Ability to demonstrate a leadership presence and to invest others in the mission and vision of BRICK
A commitment to servant leadership and the belief that a Principal's success is directly connected to the success of their students and staff
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively lead teams to complete complex projects over time
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
Ability to take initiative to create new systems where necessary and to work independently
A commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure the success of their founding school
Proficiency in working with computers, commonly used software (like Google Documents and Google Sheets)
Experience supporting students and families in Newark or another similar location
Willingness to travel to attend professional development sessions or to participate in other learning experiences with BRICK Education Network staff
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree required
At least five (5) years of teaching experience
A past history of achieving high academic results with students
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls
Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing
An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
This role will require occasional out-of-state travel for the cohort residency program, as well as visiting other high-performing schools and networks
Preferred
Experience leading or supporting charter school operations is preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401 K
Company
BRICK Networks
BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dominique Lee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Chaleeta Hines
Chief Operating Officer
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