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21 Dec
2021
Principal or Vice Principal Principal
Job Description
The Harbor Science and Arts Charter School, founded in 2000, is the second oldest charter school in New York. HSACS is located in the Upper East Side of Harlem in New York City and serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is committed to providing children who may be underserved in local public schools with a challenging, rigorous, standards-based curriculum. By drawing upon the most successful practices in education, students at Harbor Science and Arts Charter School are prepared for success in higher level institutions and to make a positive contribution to society.
One of Harbor’s cornerstone characteristics is its long-standing solid commitment to community for students, staff, and families. Harbor is now seeking a K-8 principal to lead our school of 250 students to the next level of academic success and community standing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or higher preferred
Experience:
- Hands-on teaching experience (3-5 years at minimum) required
- Supervisor and / or leadership experience (3 years minimum) required
- K-8 experience required
- Special education experience required
- Experience working in underserved community preferred
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to elevate performance
- Demonstrated ability to motivate administrative and teaching staff
- Demonstrated people skills in dealing with students, staff and parents
- Passion for and ability to create a sense of community
- Passion for and ability to lead and inspire teachers in a K-8 setting
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to lead reform
- Proven ability to manage projects and provide financial oversight
- Proven ability to be collaborative, build teams and solve problems
- Commitment to instituting positive change while maintaining the community feeling of the school
Harbor Science and Arts Charter School offers competitive salaries, commensurate with expertise. Incentive and bonus considerations may be negotiated.
