Job Description
Job Description
Mission of NCS
Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social and emotional development of each child. Our students, who include children with autism spectrum disorders, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, will acquire the academic skills that they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools and will exhibit the social and emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential.
The Opportunity
NCS seeks an enthusiastic, highly organized, knowledgeable, and consistent educator who has experience in K-8 urban education. We are looking for someone with prior leadership experience and someone who is excited by the challenge of working for a growing organization. This role is based out of our Harlem campus and reports to the K-5 ES Principal in 2023-2024. The Elementary School Director will be responsible for the student achievement outcomes of all students in their assigned grades. Further, they will assist in fostering a strong Elementary school leadership team, ensure a positive school culture, and build a school-wide community with all stakeholders, including families.
Responsibilities
Reporting Structure:
The position will report directly to the School Principal
Who You Are:
- A committed leader aligned with the mission of Neighborhood Charter Schools, dedicated to providing new educational opportunities through a comprehensive K-8 program
- An education reformer with a strong commitment to the academic success and holistic development of our students
- A collaborative professional capable of working flexibly within a diverse team of teachers and leaders
- A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required); NY State SBL certification (preferred)
- An experienced teacher leader with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and/or 2+ years of instructional coaching or leadership experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and developing new and experienced teachers
- Experience providing feedback and coaching teachers toward strong, data-supported results
- Strong content knowledge
- Knowledge of an ASD student population and their learning needs
- Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong communication and negotiating skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
- Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
What You’ll Do:
- Be the model of excellence, consistency, and reliability for the staff and students you lead
- Communicate effectively and consistently with all team members to ensure clarity of vision and how to work together collaboratively
- Ensure students receive high-quality instruction from teachers, receive feedback on their work, and have multiple attempts to learn and practice content and skills
- Promote differentiation and best practices as it relates to supporting all learners
- Promote social-emotional learning of all students through systems and practices embedded
throughout the day
- Promote an open-door atmosphere for your staff to come to leadership at any time
- Provide professional development for staff on the individual, small group, and large group levels, as needed
- Observe and provide feedback to teachers and staff in a way that is aligned with the NCS vision
- Keep staff informed with initiative rollouts and key information in a timely and clear fashion
- Partner with other leaders in the organization to develop and lead professional development
throughout the year, as needed
- Design and promote a strong positive school culture
- Ensure strong school-wide systems for arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal
- Design and execute tight attendance incentives and absence follow-up plans with the Culture and Operations teams
- Build and strengthen the school community with all stakeholders, including families
- Work with the Principal and other team members to ensure academic and cultural cohesion
- Engage with the Parent Association, as well as host other parent engagement events to inform and partner with families throughout the year.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to enhance instructional practices
- Support teachers in utilizing data-driven approaches to inform instructional decisions
- Host grade-level meetings, in partnership with other leaders, to support teacher lesson planning, intellectual preparation, and student work analysis
- Support the school’s assessment program, from in-house exams to state assessments
- Participate in the interview and selection process of the instructional staff as appropriate
- Serve as a key member of the School Leadership Team and strategic partner to the Principal
- Support the retention of Distinguished and Proficient employees by exhibiting professionalism and making positive contributions to workplace morale
- Other responsibilities, as determined by the School Principal and/or Executive Director
Compensation:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience; based on salary schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Competitive retirement plan
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Provided with a smartphone and laptop
Salary for this role starts at $133,000 and increases based on qualifications and experience.
Neighborhood Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally-recognized protected basis. Our mission is to empower responsible citizen-scholars who will positively impact the world, and building a team with diverse perspectives and backgrounds is integral to achieving this goal. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
An experienced teacher leader with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and/or 2+ years of instructional coaching or leadership experience
Minimum Bachelors Degree
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