Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: 150,000-175,000
Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is seen, known, and heard.
We are, unapologetically, a college preparation program, and we know that exceptional results require exceptional preparation. We have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels.
Our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the teams and content areas, engage in weekly professional development, get individualized feedback from passionate coaches, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.
We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong long of learning.
About the Principal Position
The Principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader of the school, reporting to the CEO. They are ultimately responsible for setting the academic vision, operational priorities, and school-wide goals. The Principal establishes and maintains high expectations for staff, students, and families, fostering a school culture rooted in rigor, respect, and results. A strong and assertive leader, the Principal builds authentic relationships with all members of the school community, leading with both clarity and compassion. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex priorities across academics, operations, and culture. The Principal drives continuous improvement and ensures that every decision advances student success.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
- Set the vision for rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and ensure vertical alignment across grades and content areas at Brooklyn LAB.
- Oversee intellectual preparation, lesson planning, and instructional collaboration across grade-level, intervention, and content teams.
- Lead high-impact professional development, coaching, and educator learning communities to drive instructional excellence in all Brooklyn LAB classrooms.
- Regularly observe instruction to assess curriculum implementation, instructional effectiveness, and student engagement and performance.
- Monitor academic data and assessment results to guide instructional adjustments and drive school-wide academic achievement.
- Ensure curriculum alignment, lesson quality, and academic supports for students at risk of underperformance, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners at Brooklyn LAB.
- Drive a continuous improvement process by analyzing performance data and leading strategic shifts in instructional and school-wide priorities.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Supervise and support all instructional staff at Brooklyn LAB, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations.
- Lead the planning and execution of Summer Institutes and year-round professional development, including training on academic content and school culture.
- Foster a collaborative, high-expectations professional environment where staff are supported to grow and held accountable for results.
- Establish clear goals and systems to ensure every team member understands expectations and is equipped to meet them.
School Culture & Student Experience
- Champion a positive, achievement-oriented school culture at Brooklyn LAB built on respect, inclusion, and high expectations.
- Design and oversee systems that promote consistent behavior norms, restorative practices, and responsive discipline aligned with Brooklyn LABs values.
- Build deep relationships with students and families to ensure that all members of the Brooklyn LAB community feel seen, supported, and empowered.
- Create clear protocols for safe and efficient school operations, including arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, and lunch.
- Ensure effective communication between Brooklyn LAB staff and families to foster partnership and transparency.
Operational & Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of annual school priorities and strategic plans in alignment with Brooklyn LABs mission and organizational goals.
- Oversee all aspects of school operations in collaboration with the Brooklyn LAB network support team, including scheduling, compliance, and assessment administration.
- Ensure legal and ethical oversight in all areas, including student records, state testing, and data privacy.
- Cultivate a results-driven environment where strategic decisions at Brooklyn LAB are informed by data, community input, and a commitment to equity.
- Represent Brooklyn LAB in all external relationships, including with families, the Board, district and charter authorizers, and community partners.
Other duties as assigned
To meet the evolving needs of Brooklyn LAB School and its students.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience and education.
In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes the following below. See benefitshere.
- 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
- Short & long term disability for eligible employees
- Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
- Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
- An individual professional development allowance per school year
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).