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Job Title: Chief Schools OfficerJob Code: ExemptReports To: Executive DirectorDate: 4/13/2023Why NHCS?Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids.

Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.What is the Chief Schools Officer role? As the Chief Schools Officer you will report to the Executive Director and serve as the senior most leader in charge of our educational programs, supervising our three school principals and other organizational leaders who are focused on education. You care deeply about Neighborhood Houses educational vision and the realization of our mission.

You know that the success of our organization is integrally related to the success of senior leaders and our schools, and that cultivating strong relationships is a critical component to success. You understand the demands of supervising senior leaders and creating a positive, collaborative environment to ensure continued growth and excellence for the organization. You are excited about developing school leaders and other academic leaders within our organization in their ability to successfully implement program design.This position is a senior level leadership position in the organization and is on our Leadership pay band. People with ten years of experience in education can expect to make $125,000.Is this You?You are committed to cultivating anti-racist, culturally responsive and restorative practices;You have earned a Bachelors degree;You have prior experience as a principal or district leader;You believe in a Warm Demanding ethos where the two phrases, We care about you and We have the highest expectations for you go hand in hand.You are committed to cultivating the social emotional wellbeing of all of our scholars both in and out of the classroom;You will thrive in a community in which all members demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect and hope;You are able to start no later than July 1, 2023.Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization.

The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community - scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.APPLICATION PROCESSThank you for your interest in our school.

We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and look forward to hearing from you. Please send a cover letter and resume using the provided link.

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