High School Vice Principal of Sciences and Electives

High School Vice Principal of Sciences and Electives

(2025 - 2026 School Year)

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

Science brings problem solving, logical reasoning, and flexible thinking skills to the learning process for our scholars. Our incoming High School Vice Principal (VP) of Sciences is passionate about their content area expertise, motivated to lead, dedicated to developing educators, and drawn to 9th - 12th grade education. You are relational, you consider data in every aspect of your work, you take a learning stance, and model all of the above for fellow staff and teachers. A champion of school-wide systems and procedures, you are responsible for supporting teachers in achieving exceptional academic outcomes. What’s equally important is that you infuse joy into your daily interactions with your team and scholars.  

The High School Vice Principal of Sciences will be hired by and report to the Principal.    

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

Curriculum, Assessment, and Student Achievement

• Research, design, and/or supplement the academic curriculum for assigned grade level based on successful models and approaches
• Align the academic curriculum with state standards, Coney Island Prep standards, and other scientifically-based benchmarks
• Document and communicate scope and sequence for assigned grade level; monitor grade level progress against scope and sequence
• Analyze school-wide and grade level data regularly in order to design responsive student interventions
• Devise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling students
• Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); inspiringly communicate progress to students, teachers and parents
• Champion effective instructional data practices and assessments
• Direct the interim assessment process to ensure that teachers are using data to drive instruction
• Facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs with teachers
• Support a culture of high academic and behavioral expectations

Coaching

• Directly coach teachers to help them continuously improve on Coney Island Prep’s Teacher Observation Rubric
• Observe lessons and provide on-going, specific, actionable, positive and constructive feedback that ensures the teacher can translate the feedback into improved instruction
• Effectively plan both full units and individual lessons with teachers, guiding them through the entire backwards-planning process
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to teachers on classroom management, lesson planning, and lesson implementation
• Model outstanding instruction for teachers
• Lead planning and internalization meetings for teachers to effectively prepare them for lesson implementation
• Complete formal teacher evaluations
• Work with each team member to set clear, measurable, outcome-oriented academic goals for the year and plan professional development opportunities around those goals

School Leadership

• Design and run high-quality professional development sessions that are based on student achievement and observation data
• Reinforce the mission of the school with staff and inspire them to act on the mission daily; exude urgency, excellence, and optimism; use the mission as a litmus test for school-based decisions and to provide focus when prioritizing what will have the greatest impact on students; instill staff with a feeling that they are contributing to something greater than themselves
• Reflect on actions and adjust behavior and systems accordingly; ask for feedback regularly; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners
• Partner with the Deans of Students to support efforts in character development and school culture to facilitate meetings with parents when discussing a student’s academic progress
• Partner with families to support scholars in academic and social success
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders

What You’ll Need

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism 
• Steadfast belief that all scholars can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
• An entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a growing organization
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with vendors, staff, scholars and their families while demonstrating value of diversity and inclusivity
• Bachelor's degree; NYS teaching certification required, Master’s degree preferred
• Background in high school Science content required
• At least two years of school leadership experience preferred
• Proven track record of leading all students to high academic achievement
• Commitment to using data to drive your instructional coaching and teacher development

Who are we?

Coney Island Prep High School is a college preparatory, public charter high school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn and is the first charter school located in Community School District 21. Founded in 2013, CIPHS enrolls approximately 350 students in grades 9-12, with 75 students in the senior class. Since its first graduating class in 2017, every CIPHS senior graduates with college acceptances in hand. Scholars dive into a rigorous curriculum rich with AP courses, College and Career Readiness classes, all in a supportive, small-school environment with extracurricular opportunities from sports to enrichment clubs and leadership opportunities. All CIPHS seniors are eligible for tuition assistance and financial support starting at a baseline amount of $3,000 annually through the PRIDE Promise Scholarship. 

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.

Benefits and Compensation

• Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $105,000-$110,000.
• As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.
• Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.

Are you “All In?” This position starts July 2025. To apply, head to our Careers Page!

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where scholars and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.