Principal in Residence (SY25-26) (Architecture)
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school whose mission is to prepare learners for life, engage them in high academic achievement, and foster cultural pride and identity.
NMAs vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.
CULTURE OF LEARNING
NMA believes every scholar has the right to learn, engage, and grow in a healthy school environment. This means that NMA must foster a culture of learning that embraces every scholars strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families.
NMA is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. This will only be accomplished by changing our behaviors and actions to better support our scholars and their families in achieving their academic goals. This means that any employees coming to NMA must share, understand, and implement this learning culture at all levels of the organization. With consistency, we can shift not only the behaviors of our staff but also our students and parents, who will be equally engaged in this learning culture.
NMA seeks a community that will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.
The core principles that drive this culture of learning are:
Aiming for High Academic Achievement
Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
Modeling the Way
Understanding How Data Drives Decisions
Having High Expectations
Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title:
Principal in Residence
Reports to:
Principal or Executive Director
Hours:
40 hours a week 12-month contract
Office Location:
5105 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Salary Range:
$75,000-90,000
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serves as a Principal in Residence for a year before moving into a vacant school leadership position. The Principal in Residence is dedicated to transforming students into globally-minded leaders and will work closely with school leadership to drive the school's mission using the Rhino Way approach. This position is ideal for an experienced educator looking to make a transformative impact while learning and growing as a leader in a collaborative, mission-driven environment to achieve the instructional and academic goals of the school for the 2025-2026 school year.
Instructional and School Leadership
Provide exemplary leadership to all members of the NMA community to achieve outstanding performance in the schools mission of preparing each student for college
Work to dramatically improve student achievement by leading the educational program as relevant to school leadership
Develop and communicate the schools systems, culture, and vision, and create a plan to achieve that vision that aligns with the campus-wide vision
Understand and coach in alignment with NMAs curriculum and assessments, and with state and other rigorous standards
Plan for implementation of effective internal and external assessment systems and use data to inform decisions, in alignment with campus-wide vision
Select and share effective curricular and instructional practices from and with other schools
Evaluation and Feedback
Oversee relevant faculty and staff of NMA, including support with recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal
Lead coaching and data meetings for several grade teams
Manage relevant teaching staff, including professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and scheduling and program decisions, in alignment with current principal and in preparation for full school leadership
Lead relevant teachers to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive activities for tutoring
Work collaboratively with Principal to foster commitment among faculty and staff to the development and fulfillment of the schools mission and objectives
Hold relevant teachers accountable for meeting high standards for student academic and behavioral performance
Work with Principal and staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction
Work with staff to foster consistency among staff in implementing the Student and Family Handbook and other school-wide discipline policies
Work with principal to help facilitate positive faculty dynamics
Work with Special Education Dirctor to ensure 504 accommodations, IEP modifications, and counseling needs are met
Family Support
Maintain communication and relationships with families of NMA, ensuring they are involved with and held accountable for their childrens academic and behavioral performance
Create a plan to build relationships with relevant students and families
Create a plan to communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement
Work with relevant staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones
Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events
In collaboration with the principal, respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Student Support/School Culture
Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of NMA to support students' academic and socio-emotional development
Provide leadership to all relevant staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture
Oversee relevant students academic and behavioral programs, including disciplinary decisions, implementation of the Student and Family Handbook, scheduling and class decisions, educational program, and assessment and accountability
Create a plan to ensure that traditions and rituals that support the schools mission are being created and maintained, grade by grade, year to year
Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class
Create a plan to ensure effective exam preparation to ensure student success
Work with appropriate staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of the afterschool enrichment programs
Organizational Leadership
Demonstrate a committed drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of NMA
Help oversee school-wide strategic planning and problem-solving
Work with school leaders to lead the schools administrative program
Work collaboratively with other principals/assistant principals across the campus to create a strong and aligned academic program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
A valid principal certification or equivalent (if applicable).
A minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, preferably in a K-8 environment.
Deep commitment to fostering global leadership and resilience in students.
Knowledge and experience in implementing innovative teaching practices that empower students to take on leadership roles.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, families, and the broader community.
A passion for developing young leaders and promoting a school culture focused on preparing learners for life, high academic achievement, and fostering Hmong cultural pride and identity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a leadership-oriented educational setting.
Experience with the Rhino Way or similar leadership frameworks.
Experience in coaching or mentoring educational leaders.
