Head of School, Vincent Academy in west Oakland

 HEAD OF SCHOOL – VINCENT ACADEMY, an Oakland, California charter elementary school

 Overview

Vincent Academy (www.vincentacademy.org), a charter elementary school located in the heart of West Oakland, California, offers an outstanding education, grounded in scholarship, compassion and resilience. The school is founded on the belief that academic success is attainable for all students.

Vincent Academy is the cornerstone program of Partners in Oakland Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to develop a range of programs to encourage the transformation of West Oakland.

Vincent Academy combines a rigorous academic curriculum, with an emphasis on the arts, and a broad program of support for students and their families.  The school offers extended hours daily (7 am to 6 pm) and a full summer program.

Student Population

The school opened in 2011 with a total of 60 students in two kindergarten classes and one first grade. We will add second grade in the 2012-13 academic year, and anticipate 2012 enrollment to be approximately 110 students.

Role of Head of School

The Head of School reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Head of School is the instructional and inspirational leader, charged with encouraging, supporting, and guiding all stakeholders in fulfillment of the vision for the School. The Head of School is also the chief operating officer of a growing organization, with responsibility for sound operations and financial management.

Leadership and Management Qualifications

• Knowledge of both traditional and innovative school environments

• Strong commitment to academic excellence in a diverse urban setting, with integration of family involvement

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead

• Clear vision for professional development of faculty and staff

• Demonstrated operational management skills

• Strong team-building skills

• Demonstrated budgeting and financial management skills, with knowledge of public funding programs

• Experience with public school reporting requirements

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively

Personal Qualifications

• Perseverance, optimism, and a sense of humor

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Ability to problem-solve and manage ambiguity

• Strong time management skills

• Strong organizational skills

• High ethical and professional standards

Education and Experience

• Master's degree or higher

• Minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience with demonstrated leadership and administrative experience

• California Teaching and Administrative Credentials preferred

Application Procedure

Vincent Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send a letter of introduction, a resume of qualifications and experience, two letters of reference, and a 1-2 page personal statement on your education and leadership philosophy to: correspondence@vasearch.org.

Posting date:              February 10, 2012

Deadline:                    Open until filled