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Middle School Principal

An Invitation to Apply for the Position of
Principal (Available July 1, 2017)
Girls Prep Bronx Middle School
Bronx, NY

Overview: About Public Prep
 
The Public Prep Network (PPN) is a nonprofit organization that develops single-sex elementary and middle public schools that pursue excellence through continuous learning and data-driven instruction. Our model is designed to empower each student to build strong character, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a core body of knowledge and be on a predictive path to earn a degree from a four-year university.
 
Our network is currently comprised of three tuition-free single-sex public charter schools across five campuses and one tuition-free single-sex Pre-K. Our campuses are: Girls Prep Lower East Side Elementary, Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School, Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School, Girls Prep Bronx Middle School, and Boys Prep Elementary School. The Pre-K program, PrePrep: the Joan Ganz Cooney Early Learning Center, is housed inside of Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School.
 
Public Preparatory Network/Public Preparatory Academies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
Why work at the Public Preparatory Network
 
At Public Prep we believe that joy, warmth, and high levels of student engagement are the foundation of a school culture where students achieve academically and develop character strengths.  In the words of one community member, “Every student, every family and every Girls Prep staff member plays an important part of our amazing school, a school filled with energy, personality, hardworking people and a great deal of commitment.”
 
We believe in order to do that, schools not only need to deliver meaningful academics through an engaging and rigorous way, but we understand the importance of incorporating arts, the sciences, community and strong core values into our program. Our goal each day is not to only stimulate the mind, but also to reach the whole child in providing a safe consistent environment to learn and grown in. Our staff believe children learn best when they gain self-confidence and purpose when a caring community of educators not only care about their academic achievements but are truly invested in them socially and emotionally.
 
Joining our team at Public Preparatory Network
 
The Principal is the leader of a school campus where the learning and achievement of all is the ultimate priority while simultaneously ensuring that our schools are safe, predictable, and responsive. The Principal is responsible for aligning the school’s instructional vision to the network priorities and vision and supporting all staff members meet the vision.  The Principal is responsible for recruitment, cultivation, and coaching of all staff as well as supporting a broader strategic talent management structure that address all stakeholders and roles.  The Principal is responsible for the supervision and success of the school leadership team and all staff in demonstrating results and a growth mindset.  The Principal is expected to collaborate with their sister campus and principal colleagues at other Public Prep Academies.  
 
Principals report to the Superintendent of Public Preparatory Network. Principals will work closely with several members of the Public Prep management team, including but not limited to, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Learning Officer, the Chief Data & Technology Officer, and with the Principals at other Public Prep Academies.  

The Principal and the school leadership team will ensure learning environments are fueled by:

    • Explicit expectations, systems, structures and routines
    • Values relationships and is direct, inclusive and open in communication with various stakeholders
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Innovation, solutions-oriented, reflection and growth mindset
    • Data-driven and evidence-based decision making
    • Coaching and development of all stakeholders to excel in their roles
    • Continuous learning and leadership development from the boardroom to the classroom
    • Strong culture that supports positive momentum

Principals live out these commitments by:

    • Nurturing a safe learning environment characterized by experimentation, collaboration, investment and cultivation of all individuals in their roles.
    • Establishing and maintaining systems and expectations that bring the vision to life for all stakeholders and maintain a positive school culture and supporting school leadership team members in achieving results.
    • Effectively managing resources by creating, maintaining and supporting systems that align to the vision and schoolwide priorities and ensure a strong learning-focused environment.  
    • Working alongside the school leadership and home office academic teams to drive teacher improvement by creating and implementing systems, structures and opportunities that support and develop teachers to implement rigorous, College and Career Ready standards and lead to student achievement.  
    • Supporting the school in maintaining a rigorous instructional core by ensuring that College and Career-Ready standards-aligned instructional materials and curricular resources are supported and implemented across all classrooms?
    • Engaging with all relevant stakeholders to establish meaningful goals to drive towards the vision , establish short and long-term improvement, and progress monitor and prioritize action steps based on data.
    • Engaging in clearly defined processes and structures for planning, executing, assessing and reflecting on the creation of coherent instructional programs and pedagogical approaches within classrooms, grade levels, and departments throughout the school that reflect extensive knowledge of PPN absolute standards, the structure of the discipline and best practices.
    • Planning and executing strategies of supportive supervision that is differentiated, proactive and clinical in approach when creating or selecting plans and tools for teacher observation and evaluation and the monitoring of progress.
    • Actively participating in collaborative learning experiences with peers and the home office team in a variety of settings.  

Qualifications:

    • At least three (3) years demonstrated success improving student outcomes in a leadership capacity at an elementary or secondary public or charter school, preferably as a Principal
    • An M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and/or Educational Administration, preferred
    • New York State Certification as a School Administrator, preferred
    • A passion for Public Prep’s mission, vision, and core values with a commitment to living them every day
    • A commitment to single-sex education
    • Embody an unwavering belief that students can learn at the highest levels, regardless of external factors
    • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.  
    • Ability to build relationships, manage people, and solve issues in a complex and fast paced environment;
    • Evidence of excellence in leadership through continuous learning and data analysis
    • Exceptional organization and planning skills
    • Fluency in Spanish, preferred