Principal

HOPE Christian Schools•Milwaukee, WI

13d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Principal will act as a strategic and dynamic leader to guide a high-performing school to ensure strong academic gains and the character development of every scholar. S/he will serve as chief administrator of the school to develop and implement policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each scholar and the development of each staff member. The Principal will work closely with senior leadership within the region, parents of scholars, and community partners to build meaningful relationships that will enhance the school’s success.

Requirements

Successful educational leadership experience with the demonstrated ability to lead and grow a high performing team
Business expertise related to compliance reporting, educational legal obligations, and general business operations
Track record of success and proven results of driving student achievement
Experience working with students and families in low-income communities
Master’s degree in Education or related field
Exceptional MS Excel Skills and strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
Keen quantitative analytic, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to simultaneously lead multiple complicated and intense projects
Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
Serving Leader able to continually raise the bar, inspire, equip, and support a diverse team to achieve beyond their own expectations
Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

Ensures a world-class educational model is developed and delivered for every scholar (curriculum and instructional strategies, school culture, scholar performance, character development)
Conceptualizes the goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented
Identifies and hires new staff including all teachers, operations, teaching assistants, and other support staff
Takes charge of scholar recruitment and ensures school is enrolled at capacity for academic year
Ensures consistent school schedules, including school calendars, regional training, and school compliance
Manages the budget and contributes to the creation of a multi-year budget model
Identifies and implements the annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school
Acts as a catalyst for efficient, accurate, and transparent business models (accounting, financing, purchasing, facilities management, technology, reporting, compliance, scholar recruitment, safety, food and transportation services)
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
Inspire, motivate, and encourage key stakeholders
Leads the effort to build strong relationships, communicate, and collaborate with key stakeholders including scholars, staff, parents, and community members
Ensure that staff members are engaged in purposeful professional growth developing teacher, school, and network leaders
Evaluate all staff members according to written performance indicators aligned with their job descriptions
Continuously utilize data-driven instruction and student data resources to strategically drive achievement results throughout the year
Leverage strengths of team members within the school in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
Manage time, people and resources efficiently and effectively
Build a positive and supportive work environment for all team members
Create a culture within the school that reflects the core values of the organization by exemplifying and expecting them from self and others