Instructional Leadership Fellow
The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking an Instructional Leadership Fellow for the 2026-2027 School Year.
The Leadership Fellow is a junior school leadership role designed to develop emerging leaders through hands-on training, coaching, and school-based leadership experiences. The Leadership Fellow works closely with School Leadership to support school culture, instructional systems, staff development, student support, and operational excellence while building foundational leadership competencies.
This role is intended to serve as a pipeline for future instructional and school leadership positions. The Leadership Fellow will gradually assume increased leadership responsibility through mentorship, observation, feedback cycles, and direct leadership opportunities.
Support School Leadership in establishing and maintaining a positive, structured, achievement-oriented school culture
Assist with implementing schoolwide behavior systems and expectations
Build positive relationships with students to reinforce accountability and student growth
Support arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and other key culture systems
Facilitate restorative conversations and student reflection processes when needed
Support behavior interventions and follow-up systems for students requiring additional support
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, attendance, behavior, and support plans
Assist with family meetings alongside school leadership and teachers
Participate in ongoing leadership coaching, mentorship, and professional development
Attend leadership meetings, training sessions, and instructional walkthroughs
Engage in reflective practice conversations with school leaders to strengthen leadership skills
Observe and analyze effective instructional and culture leadership practices
Support implementation of strategic school initiatives and organizational priorities
Develop foundational competencies in staff management, coaching, and school operations
Collaborate with School Leadership and teachers to support strong instructional environments
Assist with walkthroughs and classroom observations focused on culture and engagement
Provide real-time support and coaching reinforcement for classrooms needing additional assistance
Support staff accountability systems, including professionalism, student engagement, and classroom culture expectations
Assist with monitoring gradebooks, student data, and intervention implementation
Support academic intervention and enrichment initiatives
Support schoolwide systems and operational procedures
Assist with event coordination, testing logistics, and school-based initiatives
Help ensure consistent execution of school policies and procedures
Support communication systems between staff, students, and families
Assist with maintaining organized systems for documentation, follow-up, and student support tracking
Build strong partnerships with families through proactive communication and support
Support family engagement initiatives and school events
Promote a welcoming and student-centered school environment
Assist with responding to family concerns and ensuring timely follow-up
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and strong judgment
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters involving students and staff
Model the school’s core values and expectations consistently
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support evolving school needs
Other duties as assigned by School Leadership
Conferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred
Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to education
Strong communication, professionalism, and organizational skills
Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff
Holds a New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Supervisor or Principal Certificate
Spanish speaking is preferred but not a requirement
Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading—proof of our commitment to academic excellence.
Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.
