PRINCIPAL

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Principal at Ednovate, you will be responsible for the academic, cultural, and operational success of your school. You will supervise the school leadership team and collaborate closely with all stakeholders, including school staff, students, families, and community partners. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of high achievement in educational leadership to create positive multigenerational change by thinking creatively about school design within Ednovate’s core model. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Chief of Schools.

WHO YOU’LL BE

• Mission-driven leader passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
• An entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability
• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
• Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to master your craft and improve results.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS)

• 3+ years of school leadership experience with a strong track record of achieving ambitious student outcomes by guiding adults in academics, culture, and operations, required
• Bachelor degree required
• A California Administrative Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential strongly preferred.

• Build and lead a healthy, diverse school team. Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and build and implement a plan to achieve that vision. Lead with accountability and influence, consistently embody Ednovate’s values, and serve as a role model for all staff. Manage and develop the school leadership team so that all teammates receive consistent, high-quality coaching and support and hold a consistently high bar for staff and student performance. Oversee recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal for all school staff, and hold primary responsibility for professional development, staff observation, and staff communication.
• Drive high-quality academics. Oversee curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and ensure consistency within the program and alignment with state standards. Support Assistant Principals in ensuring teachers receive effective coaching, utilize teaching tools and data to drive instructional practices, and implement supports for all students that promote high levels of academic achievement, including special education and multilingual learner (MLL) programming. Analyze and respond to data to promote equitable academic outcomes for all students.
• Create a caring and accountable student culture. Lead the implementation of Ednovate’s caring and accountable culture model and system, partnering with the Dean of Culture to use behavioral data to create a positive learning environment for all students. Ensure staff build transformative relationships with students through schoolwide systems such as advisory and partner with the leadership team to strategically plan programming that creates a positive student life experience and meets the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students.
• Ensure operational excellence. Support the Dean of Operations to ensure the school is safe, efficient, fully enrolled, and financially healthy, with resources readily available and aligned to educational priorities to enable the highest level of learning. Oversee the school’s budget, risk, compliance, and legal activities, and maintain and adhere to the network’s fiscal policies and benchmarks.
• Partner with families and the community. Drive regular communication with families about student performance, school policies, trips, and events, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively. Represent Ednovate at student recruitment and community events to engage prospective families and community partners. Develop and execute on a vision for community engagement (e.g. health clinics, youth employment partnerships, voter registration drives) that is in support of local policies and Ednovate’s mission.