Riveter Consulting Group is now assisting a progressive, independent ‘happiness’ school that combines a deep commitment to emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and happiness with a challenging curriculum including foreign language acquisition, entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. This Innovative Start-Up School’s mission is to promote:

  • Happy, thriving students
  • Rigorous curriculum that engages students
  • Mindfulness and emotional intelligence
  • Effective foreign language acquisition
  • Project- and problem-based learning
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Personalized learning journeys
  • Habits to optimize neurodevelopment

This Innovative Start-Up School’s curriculum philosophy was developed by a team of seasoned educators to meet the needs and expectations of globally minded families. Their intention is to shape future adults who are not only confident and poised to succeed, but who also have the character and skills needed to make the world a better, kinder, and more loving place for all. This Innovative Start-Up School is seeking an exceptional High School Principal to join its growing faculty for the 2024-2025 school year. Must be comfortable being in person on campus with students. The primary purpose of the high school Principal is to direct and manage instructional program and supervise personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with school policies and success of instructional programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
  • Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
  • Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
  • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strategies
  • Establish effective communications and relationships with students and parents
  • Exhibit a growth mindset about teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development
  • Help to maintain school policies, regulations, and expectations
  • Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes
  • Represent the school at community or public events in the highest ethical manner
  • Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the administration
  • Be responsible at all times for the supervision of students in your care during classes and for students generally at all times when on campus or off campus

Essential skills and experience:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in education administration or leadership
  • Minimum of five years of working experience as a school principal, preferably in a startup high school
  • At least five years’ experience in leadership and five years’ experience teaching
  • Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Expertise in Entrepreneurship is required
  • Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
  • Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator
  • Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume. Please also provide professional references (name and full contact information) with application. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. This is a year-round position. Staff training often occurs in summer months.

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