Principal in Residence (Newark, Grades K-12)

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. 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

OUR VISION 

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.

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

BRICK currently has schools in three regions: Newark, New Jersey, Rochster, New York and Buffalo, New York. 

As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance.

Role: BRICK is seeking a visionary Principal-in-Residence (PIR) to immerse themselves in our holistic model, receive mentorship from seasoned educational leaders, and cultivate the skills required to inspire students, staff, and community alike. Demonstrated excellence in the residency can lead to appointment as the Founding Principal of BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School.

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 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.

·       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

·       Experience leading or supporting charter school operations is preferred

·       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.

·       Exemplifying the BRICK core values (community rootedness, achievement , commitment , identity , empathy and curiosity.)

·      Salary Range:  Competitive compensation package, Based upon previous experience

·       Employment Period: Twelve Months

·       Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401 K

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.