Early Childhood Principal
Oklahoma City, OK
United States
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Site Leader will contribute to the improvement of student achievement through the development of content knowledge and research-based practices. As part of this, the individual will partner with the Academic Team to manage curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned to district expectations. The individual will work with Content and Curriculum Coaches (C3s) to develop teachers through professional development, content teams, and coaching. Common coaching activities will include modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, observation, and conferencing with leaders. In addition, the Site Leader will work alongside district leadership to drive student results while keeping lines of sight at various levels.
Drive academic excellence:
Monitor progress toward district academic priorities
Set and maintain the bar for instructional excellence
Develop shared leadership beliefs and practices
Spend the majority of time on instructional leadership
Develop and retain teachers:
Recruit highly qualified staff throughout the year
Review and provide feedback on lesson plans
Celebrate high performing teachers
Conduct weekly walkthroughs with feedback
Support teachers weekly through coaching
Facilitate content teams
Develop and retain campus leaders:
Recruit and develop leaders throughout the year
Monitor progress against goals in one-on-one meetings
Observe and coach leaders live and in one-on-one meetings
Practice coaching moves during leadership meetings
Drive campus student persistence:
Monitor student attendance
Monitor student discipline
Promotes positive school culture and relationship with all stakeholders:
Proactively communicates with students, parents, staff, district leaders, and community
Support and participates in parent/community activities
Maintains positive image of the school in the community
Establish and maintain a healthy work environment for staff
Other Responsibilities
Inform appropriate district personnel of problems, progress, and plans in the building as they occur and identify
Other duties as assigned by the superintendent
Principal certification (eligible or current)
Demonstrated success as a teacher (at least 3 years)
Demonstrated success as an instructional leader (at least 1 year)
An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
Ability to build and manage strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, leaders and community
Technological proficiency and adaptability
Excellent organizational and communication skills