Assistant Principal, Elementary School (Hebrew-Speaking)

360 Talent Avenue•New York, NY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a Brooklyn-based Jewish day school that provides education for Pre-K through Grade 12, is looking to hire an Assistant Principal to lead, direct, and supervise the Elementary School program.

Requirements

Must have a Masters degree or higher, preferably in a major concentration in educational administration and/or Rabbinical Ordination
Five to seven years of successful, highly qualified teaching experience in education is required.
Experience with school administration and internal operations.
Strong skills in culturally relevant education and a demonstrated ability to work with teachers, staff, and the community to maximize student achievement.
Ability to implement policy-based progressive discipline with students and staff with consistent and equitable conflict resolution skills.
Effective communication skills to support staff evaluation, school-wide strategic planning, and professional development activities.
Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple initiatives.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technologies. MS Office skills required, proficiency with Excel and spreadsheets required.
Collaborative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills; works well as part of a team.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Fluency in Hebrew and English is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Principal in the development, implementation, improvement and evaluation of the instructional program conforming to the school and mission statement.
Provide instructional leadership by keeping current in instructional techniques and technology.
Work as part of a collaborative leadership team in school administration
Assist in the evaluation of student academic performance and provide leadership to improve this performance.
Conduct parent and student meetings and attend all school activities.
Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow)
Assist in screening, interviewing, and recommending employment and contractual status of staff.
Mentor, assess, and assist in the evaluation and supervision of teachers.
Assist in the coordination and development of the curriculum.
Work with the principal to implement new programs into the curriculum.
Partner with parents in working to provide children with optimal levels of challenge
Assists staff to develop appropriate responses to student behavior.
Support the school/community organizations.
Develop and maintain positive communication with the community