Vice Principal at BRICK Education Network-Buffalo in Newark, NJ

OUR MISSION

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.

Overview

Role: The BRICK Networks seeks to hire an instructional leader that is a visionary and is relentlessly looking for new ways to improve. The ideal candidate needs to be able to set high expectations, 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 leader’s actions must always be aligned with our mission and core values. The ideal candidate also needs to possess a genuine love and concern for the success of their staff and students.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Attends/participates in grade level meetings
• Support implementation of the school’s curriculum and educational model
• Develop deep mastery of the subjects and grades in which the school leader oversees and coaches
• Teach teachers on how to asses for students’ mastery and growth
• Develop teacher’s knowledge and implementation of BRICK’s best practices and instructional methods
• Lead regular data analysis meetings that will help teachers analyze data and create reteach plans
• Provide high quality instructional coaching with observations, bite size feedback and accountability
• Lead professional development sessions using the highest leverage adult learning practices
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of school programs.
• Create and maintain a positive school culture that aligns to the BRICK core values
• Other duties as assigned
• · Exemplifying the BRICK core values (community rootedness, achievement , commitment , identity , empathy and curiosity.)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of Teaching Experience
• New Jersey Principal Certificate or a Letter of Eligibility for Principal is required for Principal or Vice Principal role.

Salary, Goals and Employment Period

• Salary Range: Competitive compensation package
• Full time
• Employment Period: 12 Months
• Fringe Benefits: Pension, Health, Vision, Dental

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.