Principal or Vice Principal North Star Fellowship (based anywhere in Connecticut)
Job Description
Develop and launch new public charter schools for Connecticut families through the North Star Fellowship.
Connecticut families deserve great public schools. The North Star Fellowship is a unique opportunity for exceptional school leaders to develop and launch new public charter schools for Connecticut families. The North Star Fellowship is a joint initiative between The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, and Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (LEAD), a Connecticut based advocacy organization.
The North Star Fellowship’s programming and structure will be based on The Mind Trust’s fellowship and investment tracks that have supported the launch of more than 50 public charter and innovation network schools in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fellows will benefit from a wide range of national charter school development experts to ensure their school is set up for operational and academic success. To learn more about current and previous fellows and the schools and organizations they founded, visit themindtrust.org/fellows.
During the planning process, LEAD and The Mind Trust will engage stakeholders to ensure the fellowship builds on the strong work of the education sector in Connecticut and meets the needs of students and families. To learn more about the partnership vision between The Mind Trust and LEAD, click here.
North Star Fellows will have the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, perfect their school model, and collaborate with other leaders to launch a high-quality public charter school in Connecticut.
North Star Fellowship experience
North Star Fellows are paid one or two full years of a competitive salary with healthcare and benefits. The yearly salary range is $125,000 to $150,000.
Additionally, Fellows access a wide variety of supports, including:
- Personalized coaching and support from a network of educational and executive leaders.
- Collaboration with a cohort of education leaders who care deeply about community, possess similar goals, and come from diverse backgrounds.
- Opportunities to travel and engage with leaders at some of the nation’s most innovative schools.
- Access to expertise and feedback on the school development, Connecticut charter approval, launch, and local community engagement processes.
- Opportunities for ongoing support once the school is launched.
A strong candidate for the North Star Fellowship will possess these qualities:
- Experience managing teams of adults to achieve outstanding results for students.
- An ambitious, laser-like focus on academic achievement for all students.
- A dedication to equity and its impact on students, communities, teachers, and governance.
- An entrepreneurial drive that uses resilience, fortitude, and visionary solutions to overcome challenges.
- Able to live and work in Connecticut by the start of the fellowship in late summer 2025
How to Apply
Interested applicants can start the application process by submitting a Letter of Intent at ctnorthstar.org/apply. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. EST on January 6, 2025.The Letter of Intent serves as an opportunity for the selection committee to get to know candidates as individuals. The questions help the selection committee understand how candidates lead complex projects with a focus on school leadership, equity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. This is also a candidates first opportunity to introduce the selection committee to the school model and vision they have for their new school.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your Letter of Intent Application or the Fellowship process, please email info@ctnorthstar.org to connect with our team.
