Principal

 OUR MISSION

Our mission is to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.bricknewark.org

BRICK currently has schools in three regions: Gateway Academy in Newark, New Jersey, BRICK Buffalo Academy in Buffalo, New York and BRICK Rochester in Rochester, NY.

BRICK Buffalo Academy, founded in 2022, currently serves students in grades K–3 and will expand to include 4th grade next school year as part of our continued growth and commitment to student success.  To learn more about our Buffalo location, BRICK Buffalo Academy, please visit https://www.brickbuffalo.org.

Joining the BRICK Networks is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BRICK’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Role: BRICK Networks seeks to hire a school principal that is a visionary and is relentlessly looking for new ways to improve student achievement. The ideal candidate needs to be able to set high expectations, be an instructional leader, provide continuous feedback to their staff, create a culture of achievement, invest in the development of their staff and find effective solutions to problems that arise. The school principal’s actions must always be aligned with BRICK's mission and core values. 

The ideal candidate:

• Sets a vision of excellence and high expectations for all students and staff

• Provides continuous coaching and actionable feedback

• Uses data to drive academic and cultural decisions

• Prioritizes adult development and invests in staff capacity

• Creates a culture of belonging, achievement, and joy

• Leads with humility, urgency, and deep care for children and educators

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·       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 Networks 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 and engagement with families.

·      Collaborating with the BRICK Chief School Officer 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.

 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead with a strong presence and inspire others to invest in the mission and vision of BRICK
• Commitment to servant leadership, with a belief that a Principal’s success is directly tied to the success of students and staff
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams to execute complex, long-term initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to take initiative, build systems, and operate both independently and collaboratively
• Deep commitment to strengthening and leading a school at a critical stage toward sustainable growth in enrollment, academic outcomes, and long-term success
• Proficiency with technology and commonly used platforms (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets)
• Experience supporting students and families in Buffalo, NY or similar communities preferred
• Experience leading or supporting charter school operations preferred
• New York State Principal Certification required
• Willingness to travel for professional development and network-wide collaboration

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
• Track record of achieving strong academic results with students

·      Salary Range:  Competitive compensation package based upon previous experience

·       Employment Period: Twelve Months

·       Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, NY Pension

BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.