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WHIN Music Community Charter School

New York, NY | Full Time

$122k-156k (estimate)

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WHIN Music Community Charter School

New York, NY | Full Time

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$122k-156k (estimate)

Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 2 Months Ago

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WHIN Music Community Charter School is Hiring a WHIN-Principal Near New York, NY

The Washington Heights and Inwood Music Community Charter School provides a diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and socio-emotionally.Every WHIN student participates in both Orchestra and Choir every day in the El Sistema tradition. El Sistema is a unique social program that was founded in Venezuela to build community through excellence. The goal is to effect social change through intensive daily ensemble music education. Working in an ensemble enables all children to experience being an asset to their community and grow into citizen artists prepared to make the world a better place.In the fall of 2023, WHIN celebrated the topping out of its new facility just a few blocks away from its current location. This marked a major milestone in the construction process as the completion of the entire steel framework of the building means they continue to stay on track to open their doors to the WHIN community in the fall of 2024.In the 2023-2024 school year, WHIN is serving 409 (101% enrolled) students from grades K-7 (an 8th grade will be added in SY25), has 64 staff members, and a budget of $10,580,909. For more information, visit www.whinmusic.org. PositionWHIN is currently seeking a high-performing Principal ready to help lead a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive every day. Reporting to the Executive Director, and supported by multiple Assistant Principals, the Principal is responsible for the instructional direction, leadership, and daily oversight of the school. They will support a talented faculty to further the development of their craft and partner with an engaged parent community.The Principal is responsible for smooth day-to-day operations in the school as well as students’ academic and social progress, professional growth of educators, positive community relations, and student health and well-being. The Principal will ensure the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, professional development, and retention of an excellent, diverse team of educators. They will oversee curriculum development following schoolwide strategic priorities. They will actively pursue WHIN’s mission priority of honoring diversity, with attention to WHIN’s theory of action (which links learning with diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as social-emotional growth). Based on strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff, a positive attitude and outlook, and a commitment to mission and collaborative problem-solving, the Principal will nurture WHIN’s sense of community.The successful candidate for Principal will bring proven leadership experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong emotional intelligence. Also, WHIN is looking for candidates with demonstrated success in a progressive educational approach that nurtures the whole child, encourages curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the real world. Finally, WHIN seeks a straightforward, courageous, and collaborative leader. The Principal should be a clear communicator committed to listening and consensus-building.This is a full-time, year-round role beginning July 1, 2024 (or earlier, depending on candidate availability). ResponsibilitiesThe Principal will be responsible for:Curriculum and Instruction

Meeting or exceeding agreed-upon goals set for increasing student performance in formative assessments (Strategic Teaching and Evaluation of Progress, Assessing Math Concepts, Interim Assessments, etc.) as well as achievement on NYS Assessments
Ensuring the school’s diverse student populations are making progress equal to above those students in its regular education program in NYDOE
Leading WHIN to become a National Blue Ribbon School in NYC
Providing instructional leadership that promotes positive student achievement
Demonstrating an understanding of effective implementation of school curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices to close the opportunity gap.
Delivering effective staff development including professional development sessions, observation cycles, coaching, and feedback, etc.
Directly supervising multiple Assistant Principals, two Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Director of Special Education, among others
Developing, maintaining, and regularly reviewing systems and practices that improve staff ability to increase student achievement
Successfully retaining top performers
Creating an environment where staff is committed to a long tenure and would recommend working at the school to others.

School Culture

Approaching all student concerns through the lens of Responsive Classroom and other restorative practices
Working collaboratively with staff to inform the development of culture and climate that promotes and sustains student achievement and adult learning
Ensuring that our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is embedded in all aspects of the WHIN community
Creating and maintaining a culture of academic excellence, safety, joy, and rigor throughout the school based on the principles of Responsive Classroom
Working collaboratively with leadership, students, staff and families in the process of discipline, decision-making, and addressing school issues
Championing the integration of restorative practices into the school’s culture and disciplinary approaches to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all students and staff
Launching and maintaining the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports system
Creating a staff culture and work environment in which highly effective staff members are actively engaged and feel unwaveringly connected to the organization and its mission
Making the school a place where staff and students are all committed to excellence and believe that hard work is the key to achieving it

Strategic Leadership

Leading School Leadership Team to create cohesion between all aspects of the school
Modeling WHIN’s Core Values and WHIN Ways of Being (collaboration, growth mindset, etc.)
Implementing all school-wide policies, protocols, and procedures and monitoring them for impact
In partnership with the Executive Director, leading short-term and long-term strategic planning
Attending monthly Board and Committee meetings

Operational Leadership

Evaluating the effectiveness of staff, the instructional program, and instructional arrangements
Facilitating and participating in regular school-based team meetings to review data to drive school improvement
Engaging in staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
Performing other duties as assigned

QualificationsPersonal Qualities and Leadership Style

Knowledge of supervisory teaching principles, practices and methods related to teaching
Ability to organize and conduct effective training programs and to take appropriate measures to assure their successful operation
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
Commitment to and proficiency in partnering with families in service of their children’s education
Ability to develop a positive, strong relationship with the community
Ability to work autonomously as well as take coaching as needed
A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues
Enthusiasm and excitement for your own ongoing professional learning

Educational and Professional Profile

Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, or other applicable area
5-10 years as a school leader and at least two years of teaching experience in an urban school setting
Experience working with students, families and staff from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds
New York State School Building Leadership (SBL) certification or equivalent from another state
Strong organization and communication skills
Written and spoken Spanish language skills preferred

CompensationThe salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 with a generous benefits package including:

Retirement Plans
- Tier 1: 1-2 years of service at WHIN = 5% match
- Tier 2: 2-5 years of service at WHIN = 7.5% match
- Tier 3: 5 years of service at WHIN = 10% annual match
Up to four medical plans through Cigna’s Open Access Plus Network, all of which include free preventative care
Life insurance, short-term disability, optional pet insurance and Norton Lifelock

EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.This position description is based upon material provided by WHIN Music Community Charter School, an equal opportunity employer.