High school principal job description

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and the other in Manhattan. The Upper School, located in the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 600 students and over 100 faculty members.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and belief and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities, and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self. We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic and progressive school a reality.

The Upper School is seeking experienced classroom teachers available on an on-call basis to serve as substitute teachers for 9-12 grades with expertise in the above areas. The ideal candidates will have strong classroom management skills, familiarity with hands-on teaching practices, relevant experience with middle school students, and the ability to teach multiple academic subjects. Fieldston Upper School is seeking personable and enthusiastic professionals who are inspired by working closely with adolescents.

Subjects currently offered at ECFS Upper School: English, Ethics, History, Languages, Math, Learning Center, Library, Music, Physical Education, Science, Theater/Dance, Visual Arts.

Substitutes are needed for half day, full day, and extended subbing schedules throughout the school year. We provide substitute teachers with as much advance notice as possible, a lesson plan from the classroom teacher, administrative support, and competitive compensation.

EEO Info

ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Principal - Higher Education to join our Buildings - Architecture team in PA. The optimal candidate for this role will maintain, create & manage business development opportunites, oversee execution of projects & provide client management.
Responsibilities
This individual will be respsonsible for the following:
• Client identification based on the Strategic Business Plan
• Business development strategies including go/no-go evaluations
• Assignment of business development contacts to appropriate staff
• Monitoring of business development success and failures
• Create/Maintain relationships with clients
• Market to new and existing clients for obtaining project work for the company
• Function as a Client/Program/Project Manager/senior technical specialist as appropriate
• Prepare reports for the progress of each project regarding budget, quality, scheduled targets and other contractual commitments with the Vice President within their business region.
• Develop the following project services in coordination with either the Vice President and/or Practice Leader and Discipline Manager(s) to complete the project for the client:
• Project work plans
• Man-hour budgets and schedules for projects and their component work packages with the establishment of performance indexes concerning cost and schedule in relation to budgeted performance (The Principal shall review with and obtain input from the Discipline Manager(s) necessary to complete the project with regard to staffing as it relates to schedule and budget)
• Develop and use project scheduling systems and procedures including master project schedules
• Coordinate with the Vice President on all activities related to business development including:
• Client identification based on the Strategic Business Plan
• Business development strategies including go/no-go evaluations
• Assignment of business development contacts to appropriate staff
• Monitoring of business development success and failures
• Obtain Thought Leader recognition by presenting at conferences, publishing papers, etc.
• Create, review, and sign off on contracts
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture or a related technical field required; master's degree preferred
• Licensed engineer or architect or license/registration in a related technical field
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in project management related to large scale projects of considerable complexity within the Design Consulting Industry
• Demonstrated success in business development within the Design Consulting Industry
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines and to work in a team environment.
• Able to work closely with staff as assigned by the Practice Leader and Discipline Manager(s) and maintain a positive attitude to complete projects for the client(s) according to the agreed upon schedule and budget
• Demonstrated skill in public speaking to industry associations and C-suite level clients
• Membership in a variety of professional Design Consulting-related practice organizations, may serve as national board member or officer
• Active participation in professional, government, charitable, and social organizations and programs within the region
Working Conditions/Environment
50% travel required to primairly campuses within NYS.
What We Offer
At Bergmann, an affilaite of Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set ambitious school-wide vision and goals, aligned with the KIPP region, that lead students on a path to and through college

Plan and prioritize time and resources to achieve annual goals

Cultivate a diverse, high-potential school leadership pipeline (from teacher leader to Assistant School Leader to successor) and develop leadership team members by teaching and insisting that they are true owners of the work and coaching and designing stretch activities

Model expectations for leaders, teachers, and students on school-wide practices for a positive learning culture

Develop systems and structures to hire and retain diverse, highly-effective staff

Build own and school staff's knowledge and expertise in effective instructional design and academic standards

Develop teachers' conceptual understanding of what students must know and be able to do and what instructional methods drive student mastery

Develop knowledge of how standards map to curriculum and assessment

Develop teachers to provide rigorous and high-quality instruction

Lead analysis of, and develop teachers' ability to analyze, student data to identify strategies that will move students toward mastery

Regularly observe and coach instructional leaders to ensure they are providing high-impact, actionable and bite-sized feedback to teachers on a weekly basis

Ensure teachers can collaborate, analyze their practice and their student data, and adjust instruction in content teams

Lead whole-school professional development workshops that drive highest-impact improvements in teacher practice

Cultivate School Leader's own success and sustainability by engaging lifelines and renewing to get stronger

KIPP Texas Leadership Competencies:

Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to develop the skills and confidence to pursue the path they choose - college, career, and beyond; demonstrated commitment to the school's unique community

Direction Setting:
Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action

Achievement Orientation and Performance Management:
Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that s/he manages

Equity-Centered Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives

Instructional Leadership:
Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data

Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students' knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies. Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies based on comprehension of child/adolescent development and pedagogy

Relationship Building:
Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders

Achievement Orientation:
Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes