Head of Schools

Working at Brooklyn LAB is unlike working in a traditional educational environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars, and our leaders know our scholars by name.

Our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and whole-scholar development has established Brooklyn LAB as a transformative educational community where scholars thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Head of Schools Position

The Head of Schools serves as Brooklyn LAB’s senior school-based leader responsible for overseeing the performance, leadership, and operational effectiveness of both the middle school and high school programs.

Key Responsibilities

School Leadership & Management

• Directly supervise and coach Assistant Heads of School, Assistant Principals, and school leadership teams.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability systems, and performance goals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conduct regular leadership meetings, school reviews, and performance evaluations.

Instructional Leadership & Academic Excellence

• Ensure strong implementation of Brooklyn LAB’s instructional model across middle and high school programs.
• Monitor instructional quality, academic performance, assessment data, and scholar outcomes.
• Lead data-driven academic planning and continuous improvement efforts.

School Culture & Scholar Experience

• Lead the organization’s vision for a strong, inclusive, and achievement-oriented school culture.
• Ensure consistent implementation of behavior systems, restorative practices, attendance expectations, and scholar support structures.

Operational Leadership & Accountability

• Ensure school-level operational excellence in partnership with operations leadership teams.
• Establish systems for accountability, progress monitoring, and leadership follow-through.

Talent Development & Staff Leadership

• Develop and support school-based leaders, teachers, and instructional teams through coaching and development.
• Support recruitment, retention, and performance management efforts across school-based staff.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team and partner closely with the CEO on organizational strategy and school performance.
• Lead cross-school collaboration to ensure consistency and continuous improvement across campuses.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in school leadership, including experience as a principal, network leader, or senior instructional leader.
• Demonstrated success in improving scholar achievement and leading high-performing school teams.
• Strong instructional leadership skills and deep knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and data-driven instruction.
• Experience managing and coaching school leaders and leadership teams.
• Strong operational leadership and systems management abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is approximately $175,000 – $195,000, commensurate with experience and education.

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short- and long-term disability for eligible employees
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• Professional development and executive leadership coaching support

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds.