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.