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Milwaukee Rescue Mission lists this Elementary School Principal opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a 4K-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee, serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School, CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent, Christian-based education that will equip them with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual tools for life.
Cross Trainers Academy is seeking a Christ-centered Elementary School Principal who is interested in serving and leading the elementary school as a part of an established administrative team. The Elementary School Principal is specifically responsible for the faculty, staff, and students in their assigned grade levels and for providing strong spiritual leadership for the entire school community.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, 7:00am start time daily; end time pending daily responsibilities (between 3:30pm-5:30pm.)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide overall leadership:Provide daily positive encouragement to school community
Be a daily presence throughout the school to maintain intimate knowledge of all activities within assigned grade levels
Help lead scheduled staff meetings, devotionals, staff professional development, and parent meetings
Active involvement with CTA hiring for assigned grade levels, including application review, interviewing, offers, etc.
Manage faculty and staff:Provide day-to-day organization, management, and supervision of all elementary faculty, staff and volunteers within assigned grade levels K4--5 th grade
Coordinate scheduling for staff and students
Ensure that the elementary staff is properly resourced to effectively educate students
Oversee teacher instructional practices and provide regular assessment of faculty to create a culture of excellence
Mentor teachers and serve as an instructional coach
Assist and supervise additional roles within the school, such as lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal.
Assist the School Administrator in leading efforts with, and providing direction to, Parent and Family Engagement (PaFE), including sharing in PaFE personnel supervision duties
Maintain academic excellence:Work with the administrative team on setting and monitoring school performance goals, building school culture with staff and students, and increasing parent engagement
Continually work to supplement and improve school resources, curricula, methods, etc. in an effort to continually improve outcomes
Assist in annual state standardized testing and internal math/reading progress assessments
Closely monitor tests and all other measure to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
Regularly assess, improve, and add measurement tools to aid in monitoring outcomes
Demand excellence from all faculty and staff, model this in practice daily
Ensure student progress and success:Regularly assess individual students to ensure that students will achieve desired goals
Identify and acquire varied capabilities to serve all students regardless of their inherent academic giftedness
Communicate and collaborate daily with staff members and parents to ensure each scholar is making academic and social progress
Promote and staff student extra-curricular opportunities (academic and athletic)
Provide oversight to the 4-year-old kindergarten team in fulfilling and documenting DPI-required K4 parent engagement hours
Work in concert with the Dean team to develop, strengthen, and sustain a school culture around established behavioral expectations
Demand discipline throughout the assigned grade levels
Clearly and regularly communicate behavior expectations for the school community
Attend to disciplinary issues with firmness, consistency, and wisdom
Lead staff in creating a culture with high standards of conduct through professional development in effective classroom management strategies and practices
Promote and protect culture:Consciously and deliberately promote a Christ-centered culture
Require staff to maintain fidelity to MRM doctrinal, ethical, and moral standards
Ensure that curricula and teaching is consistent with the Gospel of Christ
Enthusiastically promote authentic Christian faith and a vibrant Christian walk with staff, students, and families
Partner in broader ministry of MRM:Partner with MRM leadership staff in supporting and promoting all MRM programs
Be well-informed of MRM programs and seek ways to promote and encourage those programs
Manage and facilitate community partnerships and volunteer efforts for the elementary school
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Education or applicable field required; Master's degree (or in progress) preferred.
Current DPI license or willing to pursue administrator license in the future (Principal certification not required initially but should be pursued within 3 years).
7+ years of experience in education with 2 years of experience in school administration preferred
Training and experience in instructional coaching
Leadership experience in instructional coaching
A mature Christian leader with a servant's heart who is able to relate well with others in a diverse population and willing to serve in an urban environment of significant need
Strong communication, management, and collaborative skills, including strong ability to work with parents face-to-face in an ethical, compassionate and confident manner.
Proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, operations, and data collection and analysis
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication and team building skills
Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to accomplish stated goals and objectives while developing their individual and group skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work independently with minimal supervision
Proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and think fast in the face of a crisis or dispute
Competent in the following platforms: Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Power School
Have a genuine concern for the salvation and spiritual welfare for all those encountered though the ministry of MRM, seeking to model and share the hope of the gospel within the established responsibilities of this position.
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions.
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE
Hiring salary range: $94,292-$99.530, based on experience & credentials
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts with employer match
Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401K with generous employer contribution
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Education Assistance
Free onsite parking
Business Casual Dress
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
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