Job description
Principal- Woodward Academy North
Woodward Academy strives to help students fulfill their potential in every facet of their lives. Woodward Academy North provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons through academics, the arts, athletics, and community service.
The Principal of Woodward North oversees the teaching and learning, curriculum and instruction, faculty supervision and development, guidance to parents and students, day-to-day operations and student based activities and fosters culture and community. The Principal is responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the academic growth, character, development and co-curricular opportunities experienced by students in grades Pre K - 6. In addition, the Principal is charged with consistently meeting accreditation standards for the school as required by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and AdvancEd and directly supervises all faculty and personnel of Woodward North.
The principal reports directly to the Vice President for Academic and Student Life. The Principal serves on the Principals’ Council, composed of the five School principals and the director of the Transition Program as well as the President’s Woodward Council.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Leads and manages the curricular program of the school to maintain academic and co-curricular programs that support Woodward Academy’s mission and vision. Ensures continuity and consistency of programs. Personally and professionally models school virtues and beliefs.
- Oversees teaching and learning, along with curriculum design and management.
- Regularly observes in classrooms, meets with faculty to provide teaching feedback, and ongoing evaluation of curriculum design.
- Provides training on curriculum.
- Supervises and evaluates the development of faculty.
- Guides professional development opportunities.
- Works with Vice President for Academic and Student Life in the recruitment and interviewing of prospective faculty.
- Acts as the liaison to parents for student learning and curriculum information.
- Participates in the screening process for prospective students and provides feedback for admissions of diverse, well-qualified students to the program.
- Manages and implements safety procedures that include periodic fire, tornado, and lockdown drills.
Desired Qualifications and Characteristics
- Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree required.
- A minimum of five years of teaching and administrative experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum and program design, and faculty supervision and evaluation preferred.
- Imagination and drive will be needed to provide leadership in an educational setting.
The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of effective education pedagogy and student development. He/she should also have demonstrated experience in, and enthusiasm for, 21st century education and/or experiential education, character development, educational technology, diversity work, and a commitment to developing the potential of students and faculty. The candidate must be willing to be an active, involved member of the community in which the school is located and participate in active recruiting for the school.
Excellent leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and speaking and writing skills are required. Ability to work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is also required.
The Principal of Woodward North is a salaried, twelve month position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. EOE
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