Flacs Principal 2026-2027

ABOUT US

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.

Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic administrators who

• Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism.
• Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm.
• Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments.
• Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.

PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief operating officer (COO), the principal is the instructional leader of the school and promotes the success and safety of all staff and students. The principal articulates and promotes the FLACS mission, and key design elements that drive the vision for teaching and learning, and caring schools. The principal is an active leader and facilitates the successful implementation of rigorous standards-based FLACS curricula to ensure all students master the state standards and meet the academic goals. The principal creates a consistent and caring school culture focusing on excellence. The principal creates local school procedures and policies and implements network procedures and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads staff, students, and parents in shaping a clear and strategic vision for academic success for all learners including general education, students with disabilities, and English language learners.
• Directs the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of strategic leadership for the instructional program and activities; effectively implements charter network-approved curriculum.
• Implements a rigorous academic curriculum, receives strong professional development, and works together to improve the school and close the achievement gap.
• Coaches, mentors, models, develops and evaluates teachers using the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Drives a data-driven culture with planning fueled by a rigorous system of assessment and accountability to ensure that the school meets its charter accountability goals.
• Creates a shared culture, with traditions and core values focused on excellence
• Ensures that the school is safe and orderly.
• Ensures that teachers have high expectations for students and that students are provided with the overall skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed academically and socially.
• Builds strong family and community ties that establishes and maintains trusting relationships that will enable students, families, and teachers to take risks for success.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Uphold the FLACS' mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
• Reflect on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve instructional effectiveness and guide professional growth.
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education required.
• New York State Certification as a School Building Leader and or New York State Certification as School Building Leader and/or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) certificate and/or School District Leader (SDL) certificate and/or School District Administrator (SDA) certificate
• Experience as an effective assistant principal or other leadership position
• At least five years of successful teaching
• NYS fingerprint clearance and background check

It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided bylaw), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.