Leadership Coach

Description

Leadership Coach, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

We will start reviewing candidates for this role on Friday, February 14th.

WHO WE ARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing more than 1,500 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE

Explore Schools seeks an experienced organizational leader who demonstrates a drive toward excellence and is passionate about serving all students. The ideal candidate is an outstanding leader and manager of adults, who believes and invests in developing talent, building authentic relationships, all the while possessing a strong understanding of academic rigor and effective instruction. Additionally, you possess the following qualities:

Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated track record of success in leadership of an organization or team.
• At least 7 years of professional experience, with a minimum of three years of principal experience and at least 1 year of full-time network experience strongly preferred.
• A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization.
• Experience with schools that serve students with similar populations.
• Demonstrated success managing a team of adults to achieve a common goal.
• Experience supervising and developing leaders to improve outcomes for teachers and students.
• A master’s degree in educational leadership, or other advanced work in leadership is preferred.

Qualities you possess:

• Achievement-focused strategist; relentlessly focused on the achievement of ambitious goals, acts with urgency and can recognize and prioritize highest needs, is flexible in their approach to problem solving, understands the need to take calculated risks for the good of the organization, and coaches others toward a clear vision and goals.
• Influential communicator and team builder; an active listener who can inspire others around a shared vision and motivate team members to work together to execute against the vision that has been set.
• Self-aware, constant learner; a reflective practitioner who is aware of their strengths and weaknesses, open to feedback and seeks help to improve.
• Effective manager; a detail-oriented manager who can set clear expectations and hold others accountable for progress. One who is skilled at creating and implementing systems and processes that enable work to be accomplished effectively across an organization.
• Thoughtful and inclusive leader; builds relationships across lines of difference and demonstrates emotional intelligence and adaptability to drive strong outcomes for staff and students

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Explore Schools seeks an experienced organizational leader to serve as the Leadership Coach for our network of schools. In partnership with the MD of Schools, the Leadership Coach is responsible for supervising and developing principals with their school leadership teams to actualize the organization’s priorities and meet our annual measures, as well as coordinate support for our Principal Residents. This role reports directly to the MD of Schools and Programs, and along with the Chief Schools and Operations Officer, collaborates and strategizes to ensure effective implementation of activities and initiatives that will enable Explore Schools to achieve our mission. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Coaching Support for School Leadership Teams

• Provide effective, inspiring and outcome-oriented leadership supervision and coaching to principals and school leadership teams, ensuring Explore Schools’ vision is clearly understood and executed successfully.
• Set clear, measurable goals and align coaching activities to ensure network-wide clarity and alignment around Explore Schools’ model; support schools to execute using common tools and approaches across schools.
• Define and execute on Explore Schools’ vision for leader development;
• Oversee and manage Principal Residency program;
• Develop and execute on a vision for leadership pipeline in collaboration with the Managing Director of Schools and the Managing Director of Talent
• Provide professional development for school leaders through workshop design and facilitation, modeling, and coaching, while also providing coaching, planning, and facilitation support during all professional development opportunities, including leadership retreats, PD days, pre-service, and in-service days.
• Create and maintain a bank of resources and tools for leaders

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and support for principals and/or instructional leaders including observing classrooms, coaching meetings, coaching plans, professional development and other school-based meetings.
• Facilitate the performance management cycle with all direct reports including performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching plans and progress monitoring against strategic priorities.
• Partner with the HR team to support principals in navigating performance management concerns.
• Design a scope and sequence of leadership workshops based on network priorities and gaps in leader knowledge and skill in collaboration with the MD, Schools. Design materials and facilitate workshops.
• Collaborate with the Network’s Senior Leadership team to design the leadership pipeline and Principal Residency.
• Implement the Program Team’s vision for curriculum internalization and implementation, intellectual preparation and data driven planning.
• Work closely with team of Managing Directors, Chief Academic Officer, and Chief Schools & Operations Officer to foster proactive communication about decisions that impact multiple internal constituents or teams (ESI Operations, Talent, Human Resources).
• Design structures and materials to align practices and approaches across schools.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more.

• The salary range for this role is $145,000-190,000. This is our good faith range at the time of posting.
• Incoming salaries are determined based on experience and internal equity.
• Because we value staff members staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges and this is the range for incoming staff members only.

Additionally, you can expect:

• A comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, employer paid disability and life insurance, parental leave benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, professional development, continuing education scholarships, referral bonuses, employee assistance program (EAP), childcare assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and more!
• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
• Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Explore Schools is a network of 6 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. For this position:

• In-person work is required.
• This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.
• The standard work week is 45 hours, though at times you may work more.
• This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and be able to move quickly in an emergency.
• This role also requires that you be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let Tiffany Williams know immediately.

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off including network shutdown days, considerable matching of retirement contributions, and more.

• The salary range for this role is $145,000-190,000. This is our good faith range at the time of posting.
• Incoming salaries are determined based on experience and internal equity.
• Because we value staff members staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges and this is the range for incoming staff members only.

Additionally, you can expect:

• A comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, employer paid disability and life insurance, parental leave benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, professional development, continuing education scholarships, referral bonuses, employee assistance program (EAP), childcare assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and more!
• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
• Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning .