HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES
Harlem Village Academies is a community of educators building an urban PreK-12 school model based on the principles of progressive education. Located in Harlem, HVA is also the demonstration site for the Progressive Education Institute. Harlem Village Academies (HVA) is widely recognized as a leader at the forefront of public education, featuring Montessori PreK, accelerated math, and the International Baccalaureate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managing Director of Education Services will manage effective, efficient, steady, and predictable systems to support the superintendent’s leadership of principals and shared services education teams. Their work maximizes our principals’ time on instructional leadership in service of exceptionally high-quality instruction. The Managing Director is a highly organized, detail-oriented project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment.
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Manage logistics of advanced planning with shared services and principals to support superintendent’s leadership to ensure practices are aligned with HVA’s vision before executing
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Drive continual improvement through school and shared services team meetings and ongoing feedback loops
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Streamline communication with superintendent, principals, schools and functional areas across the organization to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
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Manage organizational decision-making to maximize principal time on instructional leadership
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Manage logistics to support superintendent’s leadership of annual reviews with principals to ensure positive, productive teacher feedback and evaluation
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Implement special projects as assigned by the superintendent, such as writing for external reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES
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Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience; school-based experience required, teaching experience strongly preferred
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Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and motivate a team
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Excellent team player, with willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes
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Strong project management skills to lead complex projects to successful completion
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Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills in tackling organizational challenges
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Tremendous organizational skills and attention to detail
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$175,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
All team members are passionately and deeply committed to the mission, vision, and values of Harlem Village Academies; have a positive and professional attitude; exhibit a very strong work ethic; and possess an inner drive for personal and professional excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive working within an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.
Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.