SY Principal

Ascend is a network of high-performing public charter schools serving students across Brooklyn. Our mission is to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to an education that empowers them to unlock their full potential, achieve academic excellence, and pursue a future of boundless opportunity. We cultivate rigorous learning environments where students develop critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

At Ascend, educational equity is a driving force. We are committed to closing the achievement gap by delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a culture of high expectations, and equipping every student with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and beyond. Through this unwavering commitment, we prepare students not only to succeed academically but to seize every opportunity that lies ahead.

We seek school leaders dedicated to instructional excellence, teacher development, and school-wide impact. As an Ascend Principal, you will create pathways to success, lead high-performing schools, and develop future leaders. The ideal Principal:

• Drives school-wide impact by leading the school community toward academic excellence, closing achievement gaps, and fostering educational equity for every student.
• Develops and executes a bold vision for student success, inspiring and motivating staff, students, and families to engage in the pursuit of excellence and personal growth.
• Builds and nurtures high-performing teams, mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high achievement where all members thrive.

• Develop and implement a bold, forward-thinking strategy that ensures sustained academic excellence and continuous school improvement.
• Establish an ambitious, student-centered vision and goals aligned with Ascend’s network priorities, driving student mastery of rigorous academic content that prepares them for boundless choice and lifelong success.
• Strategically allocate time, talent, and resources to achieve or exceed annual targets and advance key organizational initiatives.
• Strengthen leadership and teacher expertise in standards-aligned instructional design, ensuring every classroom delivers high-quality, culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Develop and train teachers and school leaders to analyze student data, identify learning gaps, and implement targeted, high-impact instructional strategies. Collaborate in content and grade-level teams to refine and enhance instructional practices using data-driven insights.

• Implement a comprehensive, student-centered strategy that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students, staff, and families, ensuring a holistic approach to student success.
• Take complete ownership of student outcomes, demonstrating the ability to drive academic growth through high expectations, rigorous instruction, and targeted support.
• Enhance instructional expertise by leading professional development, coaching educators, and fostering collaboration to strengthen teaching practices and student learning.
• Use data to assess student progress, identify learning gaps, and implement interventions that ensure all students reach and exceed rigorous academic benchmarks.
• Oversee design and execution of rigorous, engaging curriculum that integrates academic excellence, character development, and student agency, preparing students for boundless choice.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of instructional and operational systems, ensuring alignment with Ascend’s mission and adaptability to support student success.

• Coach and develop the leadership team to take full ownership of school-wide results, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Set the standard for a joyful, rigorous, and inclusive school culture, where high expectations empower both educators and students to thrive.
• Provide targeted, actionable support:
• Observe, coach, and develop Assistant Principals to ensure they provide teachers with…