Principal, Education Administration

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LOCATION: Green Bay Early Childhood Center (Birth - 4 years old)

REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer

North Chicago School District 187 is seeking a principal for Green Bay Early Childhood Center, which serves students from Birth to 4 years old. The Principal of Green Bay Early Childhood Center serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, fostering a safe, nurturing, and equitable learning environment that prepares our youngest learners for lifelong success. The Principal is responsible for cultivating a school culture that embraces whole‑child development, family partnerships, and high‑quality early childhood instruction aligned with Illinois Early Learning Standards and District 187’s vision of “empowering and preparing each child.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Principal Endorsement.
• Completion of the Illinois Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) requirements for teacher and principal evaluation.

Education:

• Required – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field.
• Required – Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, or related field.

Experience:

• Required – Five (5) years of successful teaching experience working with a diverse student population.
• Required – Two (2) years of successful administrative experience.
• Preferred – Five (5) years of prior successful early childhood teaching experience working with a diverse student population in an urban school setting.
• Preferred – Five (5) years of prior successful administrative experience.
• Preferred – Early Childhood Endorsement
• Preferred – Spanish speaking

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be successful as a leader in D187, the next Green Bay principal will need to be able to:

• Support instructional strategies through professional development and in‑class coaching.
• Facilitate staff teams using student data.
• Implement with a high level of fidelity the curriculum identified and selected by district committees.
• Foster a positive culture of high expectations for adults and students that perpetuates a growth mindset.
• Collaborate with military liaisons to offer direct services to families.
• Collaborate with district leaders to improve alignment between schools in the district.
• Implement behavior management procedures and social‑emotional learning curricula.
• Demonstrate success in instructional leadership and fostering positive school culture.
• Strong knowledge of child development, early literacy, social‑emotional learning, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Work with a wide range of data sources including observational data.
• Experience working in urban or diverse school communities (preferred).
• Familiarity with Head Start/Early Childhood grants and compliance (preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills (preferred).

Serving as a principal in District 187 will empower the next leader with unparalleled opportunities to grow, innovate, and advance in their career. The next principal will be able to:

• Accelerate young children’s developmental and academic growth by building a strong foundation in literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional skills—achieving outcomes that exceed what is typically possible in comparable suburban districts.
• Pioneer high‑quality instructional practices in a district that prioritizes early literacy, social‑emotional learning, and family engagement.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse team of teachers and support staff, while strengthening professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, community agencies, and military partners from Naval Station Great Lakes to strengthen wrap‑around supports for children.
• Partner with the Superintendent, Chief Operations Officer, and the District leadership team…