Leadership Coach

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: