Stella Middle Charter Academy Principal at Bright Star Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
A Bright Star Schools’ Principal is an inspiring instructional leader and cultural leader who sets, monitors, and achieves a shared vision for high academic outcomes and emotional well-being for all students by creating systems that are equitable, restorative, and transformative for students, families and the community and by effectively managing teams through coaching and development. The Principal is the instructional leader and visionary for the campus, working with members of the school leadership team, the School Support team, teachers, families, partners, and other Bright Star schools to execute the highest quality educational programs to help students achieve and serve our students and families. Although the Principal will delegate appropriate duties so that operational decisions can be made at various administrative levels, s/he is responsible for the execution of these duties and will establish administrative regulations as needed to manage the campus. He/she is responsible for supporting students in achieving the mission and vision of Bright Star schools, including, but not limited to ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, an effective instructional program, after and before school programs respectively, and strong family and community partnerships that support students to thrive. The Principal is responsible for ensuring positive student achievement and growth, supported by a foundation of a strong adult and student culture. The principal is the instructional leader on campus, who sets the vision for the school, spearheads the school’s leadership team, and coaches to ensure an effective instructional program.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications Minimum: At least two years of Assistant Principal experience. Valid Multiple or Single Subject California Teaching Credential. Valid California Administrative Credential or Willingness to enter into a program within one year of being hired. 5 + years of successful teaching experience in K through 12th grades. Evidence of strong organizational, student management and interpersonal skills. Extremely high standards for student academic work and student behavior – expectation that all of our students will be able to rise to the same academic challenges and compete at the top levels with all students from across the city, regardless of family background. Desire to be a team player and delegate as appropriate. Desired (but not required) in order of importance: Fluency in a second language. Willingness to learn Spanish and/or Korean if that isn’t the language of fluency. Post-graduate degree.
Basic Components of the Job Description for the Principal position include (but are not limited to): Team Leadership and Management Manage 15 - 50 school site personnel including the Assistant Principal(s), Deans, and all teachers and counselors. Train, coach, and supervise all leadership team members, teachers, counselors and support staff. Recruits and hires mission aligned, qualified instructional and operational staff. Maintains a focus on mission-aligned, student-focused decision making that leads to student achievement and development of the whole child.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications Minimum: At least two years of Assistant Principal experience. Valid Multiple or Single Subject California Teaching Credential. Valid California Administrative Credential or Willingness to enter into a program within one year of being hired. 5 + years of successful teaching experience in K through 12th grades. Evidence of strong organizational, student management and interpersonal skills. Extremely high standards for student academic work and student behavior – expectation that all of our students will be able to rise to the same academic challenges and compete at the top levels with all students from across the city, regardless of family background. Desire to be a team player and delegate as appropriate. Desired (but not required) in order of importance: Fluency in a second language. Willingness to learn Spanish and/or Korean if that isn’t the language of fluency. Post-graduate degree.
Basic Components of the Job Description for the Principal position include (but are not limited to): Team Leadership and Management Manage 15 - 50 school site personnel including the Assistant Principal(s), Deans, and all teachers and counselors. Train, coach, and supervise all leadership team members, teachers, counselors and support staff. Recruits and hires mission aligned, qualified instructional and operational staff. Maintains a focus on mission-aligned, student-focused decision making that leads to student achievement and development of the whole child.
Comments and Other Information
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: Competitive, starting range $110k+
Status: Full Time, Exempt, 12 month position
Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 1st, 2024
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.
Comments and Other Information
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: Competitive, starting range $110k+
Status: Full Time, Exempt, 12 month position
Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 1st, 2024
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.