Middle School Assistant Principal

Whinmusic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WHIN Music Community Charter School seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Principal to foster student achievement and support a collaborative educational environment. This role involves curriculum development, teacher support, and community engagement to enhance academic success and personal growth among diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years classroom experience.
• At least 1 year's experience in leadership roles.
• Experience in urban schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal on curriculum and instruction.
• Develop teachers' abilities to raise student achievement.
• Engage families to support children's learning.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Keen analytical problem-solving

Teamwork and effective communication

Ability to work autonomously

Kindness

Education

Master’s Degree in education or related field

NYS School Building Leader certification

Job description

Why WHIN?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission:

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.

We believe…

• that all children deserve a high-quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.

We are looking for educational leader who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central.
• committed to supporting students be his/her best in pursuit of our mission

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at our core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

WHIN is currently seeking a high performing Assistant Principal ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.

Specifically, the Assistant Principal at WHIN reports to the Principal and is primarily responsible for ensuring all students are learning his/her best by ensuring teachers are fully prepared, supported, and performing at a high caliber.

Specifically, the Assistant Principal’s responsibilities are to:

• Collaborate with the Principal to plan and execute curriculum and instruction aligned to WHIN’s mission and vision.
• In conjunction with the Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, plan and execute the curriculum and instruction that fosters student growth.
• Develop teachers’ ability to raise student achievement and foster a positive a learning environment.
• Partner in leading a culture that results in the love of earning and inclusive school community.
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Education and Operations team to coordinate state testing logistics
• Plan and lead professional development that results in improved pedagogy and student achievement
• Work collaboratively and think flexibly to support and improve systems and decision-making processes that strengthens outcomes
• Support and strengthen a data-driven culture that seeks continuous improvement
• Observe and coach instructional staff leading to pedagogical growth and student achievement
• Engage families and communities in support of child’s learning and school learning goals, and support teammates in building family partnerships
• Manage the effective implementation curriculum and instruction, including providing feedback to teachers on their lessons
• Attend occasional monthly Board of Trustees meetings in the evening
• Supervise special school programs or activities such as tutoring, summer program, and/or family workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Assistant Principal are:

• Minimum Education Level: Master’s Degree in education or education related field
• NYS School Building Leader certification
• Three years (minimum) classroom experience
• At least one year’s experience leading, managing, and coaching a team of adults that demonstrates results through others
• Experience in urban schools and/or communities
• Strong organization skills
• Keen analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well on a team and communicate effectively
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take coaching as needed
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Intermediate or middle school teaching experience and certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice models
• NY State and Common Core learning Standards
• Cross Curricular Planning and Implementation
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students

Compensation and Benefits: $105,000-$130,000
WHIN Music Community Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits, fun and professional working environment, as well as ongoing development opportunities.

EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.