Academy Leader

Academy Leader (K-5)

Title : Academy Leader

Location : Philadelphia

School Description

We are an inner-city Arts and Technology K-5 Elementary Academy seeking strong leadership from a dedicated person who is data-driven and is passionate about closing the achievement gaps found in many urban academy settings while also creating a loving environment where students, families, and staff feel comfortable and at home. We are a family-oriented environment with family and community involvement being an integral part of our mission to enrich the lives of our students. Some important aspects of the work as the academy leader include maintaining visibility throughout the building, establishing a professional rapport with students and staff, cultivating a collaborative environment, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, parent organizations, outside agencies, and the community.

Job Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Directs the day-to-day activities and operations of the academy, professional and support staff ensuring that high standards and expectations are established and promoted for all students and staff
• Direct, lead, and coordinate the development and implementation of the academy's educational programming, ensuring that instructional objectives are consistent with the academy's mission, goals, and targeted outcomes while making data-informed decisions
• Provides leadership towards the continuous improvement of the academy's educational program; encourages and supports the development of innovative educational initiatives
• Provides support and guidance to staff on the effective delivery of instruction
• Collaborates with the administrative team to establish long and short-range academic and operational goals and objectives
• Track student performance; monitoring student attendance and discipline; and creating and maintaining a safe and secure academy environment for students and staff that is conducive to learning.
• Work with CEO to develop academic and operation reports for board review and attend board meetings as needed

Operations and Administration

Academy Culture and Family Engagement

Coaching and Evaluation

Job Requirements