Leadership Fellow

Community Charter School of Paterson • Paterson, NJ

5d • $65,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Leadership Fellow for the 2026-2027 School Year. This role involves supporting school leadership in various aspects, including school culture, student support, leadership development, instructional and staff support, operations, and family/community engagement. The fellow will participate in leadership coaching and professional development, observe leadership practices, and contribute to strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting with behavior systems, building relationships with students, facilitating restorative conversations, communicating with families, and supporting academic interventions. The position also involves assisting with school operations, event coordination, and ensuring consistent execution of school policies. Building strong partnerships with families and promoting a welcoming school environment are also crucial aspects of the role. The fellow is expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and strong judgment, maintaining confidentiality and modeling the school's core values.

Requirements

• Conferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to education
• Strong communication, professionalism, and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff
• Holds a New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Supervisor or Principal Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking is preferred but not a requirement

Responsibilities

• Support School Leadership in establishing and maintaining a positive, structured, achievement-oriented school culture
• Assist with implementing schoolwide behavior systems and expectations
• Build positive relationships with students to reinforce accountability and student growth
• Support arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and other key culture systems
• Facilitate restorative conversations and student reflection processes when needed
• Support behavior interventions and follow-up systems for students requiring additional support
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, attendance, behavior, and support plans
• Assist with family meetings alongside school leadership and teachers
• Participate in ongoing leadership coaching, mentorship, and professional development
• Attend leadership meetings, training sessions, and instructional walkthroughs
• Engage in reflective practice conversations with school leaders to strengthen leadership skills
• Observe and analyze effective instructional and culture leadership practices
• Support implementation of strategic school initiatives and organizational priorities
• Develop foundational competencies in staff management, coaching, and school operations
• Collaborate with School Leadership and teachers to support strong instructional environments
• Assist with walkthroughs and classroom observations focused on culture and engagement
• Provide real-time support and coaching reinforcement for classrooms needing additional assistance
• Support staff accountability systems, including professionalism, student engagement, and classroom culture expectations
• Assist with monitoring gradebooks, student data, and intervention implementation
• Support academic intervention and enrichment initiatives
• Support schoolwide systems and operational procedures
• Assist with event coordination, testing logistics, and school-based initiatives
• Help ensure consistent execution of school policies and procedures
• Support communication systems between staff, students, and families
• Assist with maintaining organized systems for documentation, follow-up, and student support tracking
• Build strong partnerships with families through proactive communication and support
• Support family engagement initiatives and school events
• Promote a welcoming and student-centered school environment
• Assist with responding to family concerns and ensuring timely follow-up
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and strong judgment
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters involving students and staff
• Model the school’s core values and expectations consistently
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support evolving school needs
• Other duties as assigned by School Leadership

Benefits

• health benefits
• PTO benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level