Elementary School Principal (Grades 1 – 5)

Compensation
We offer a competitive starting salary and a generous benefits package, including assistance with advanced education.

Position Summary
North Side Community School is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead Grades 1–5. If you are an experienced educator with a passion for helping children succeed, we want to meet you!

The Principal is the educational and culture leader of the school, responsible for maintaining a positive, safe, and high-expectations learning environment. This role includes supervising faculty, staff, and students, and managing resources aligned with North Side’s mission. The Principal will model effective leadership, support instructional and support staff, and guide school-wide professional learning communities.

You will create a school culture where each student is treated as an individual, every family is a valued partner, and every staff member is a respected colleague.

Essential Functions

Student Achievement & Instructional Leadership

• Lead and oversee the school’s instructional program

• Implement a restorative, learning-centered behavior management plan

• Analyze academic data regularly with teams to improve scholar performance

• Ensure all students demonstrate strong academic growth and meet school performance goals

• Design systems for assessments and the use of results to improve instruction

• Promote instructional consistency and high-quality teaching in every classroom

Staff Development & Evaluation

• Partner with the Curriculum and Instruction Team to plan effective professional development

• Oversee systems for supervision, coaching, and evaluation of school staff

• Assist with recruiting and selecting high-quality staff aligned with the school’s mission

Parent & Community Partnership

• Cultivate strong relationships with parents and the broader community

• Ensure timely, respectful, and consistent communication with families

• Create opportunities and systems for active parent and community involvement

Leadership & Management

• Establish and maintain a positive school culture

• Ensure efficient, smooth, and budget-conscious school operations

• Prepare and present reports on student and school progress

• Provide timely updates to the Executive Director on key performance areas including academic results, staff morale, enrollment, attendance, assessments, HR matters, and technology

Skills & Characteristics

• At least three years of successful teaching and leadership experience in an urban or alternative school

• A track record of dramatically improving student achievement

• Master’s degree in education preferred (or comparable experience)

• Experience with teacher coaching and evaluation

• Highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, and a proactive problem solver

• Strong data-informed instructional planner

• Confident in analyzing student performance and improving instructional practices

• Familiarity with standards-based, backwards planning

• Experience in dynamic, entrepreneurial school environments

• Desire for rigorous, ongoing professional development focused on instructional effectiveness

• Positive, passionate, articulate, and empowering presence for students and staff

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with technology including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and Google Docs

Education & Certification

• Current Missouri Certification for School Leadership

• Master’s degree in education preferred

• Three years of school administration experience preferred

About North Side Community School
Are you a mission-driven individual who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm, caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment? Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you? If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you!

North Side Community School is a PreK–8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis, founded in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators, and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed!

North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education, often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and amazing educators are the keys to our students' success!

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Elementary School Dean of Students (Grades 1-5)

Compensation The position offers a competitive salary (not to exceed $75,000), a full range of benefits, and assistance with advanced education.  Position Summary North Side Community School is seeking a committed, student-centered Elementary Dean of Students to join our leadership team for the 2025–2026 school year. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about fostering a structured, consistent, safe, and supportive school culture where students thrive socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. The Dean of Students will play a lead role in cultivating a restorative, accountable, and relationship-centered environment through proactive discipline systems, strong character education, and daily presence with students and staff. This individual will work closely with the Elementary School Principal to ensure that the school environment is joyful, orderly, and conducive to academic success for all students.   Essential Functions School Culture & Climate Serve as the lead culture officer of the elementary campus—visible, present, and engaged throughout the school day. Support and maintain a positive, structured, and consistent school climate rooted in mutual respect and high expectations. Promote restorative practices that emphasize repairing harm, building relationships, and teaching responsibility. Model and support staff in implementing trauma-informed behavior responses.   Restorative Practices & Student Discipline Implement and oversee school-wide behavior systems, including behavior tracking, analysis, intervention planning, and consistent follow-up. Develop student behavior plans and provide leadership on tiered interventions. Facilitate restorative conferences, peer mediation, and re-entry meetings following significant behavior incidents. Communicate and collaborate regularly with families on student behavior matters. Ensure consequences are logical, appropriate, and rooted in reflection and restoration, not punishment. Student Support Leadership Supervise common areas and student transitions (arrival, lunch, dismissal, recess, bathrooms, etc.) to ensure safety and order. Support classroom teachers with student behavior challenges and follow up on discipline referrals. Work collaboratively with school counselors, social workers, and support staff to meet student needs. Lead and track implementation of Character Strong SEL curriculum components focused on behavior and personal development.   Team Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate closely with the Principal and leadership team to support a cohesive vision for school culture and discipline. Provide training and coaching to staff on effective behavior management, positive reinforcement strategies, and restorative practices. Monitor and maintain accurate records of behavior incidents, interventions, and trends.   Skills & Characteristics

• A mission-aligned educator with a deep belief in the potential of every child.
• At least 3 years of successful experience in a K–8 setting, ideally in an urban or high-needs school.
• Strong knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, and effective discipline systems.
• Clear, firm, and compassionate communication skills with students, staff, and families.
• Organized, consistent, and able to balance high expectations with genuine care.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or coursework in education, counseling, or leadership preferred.
• Missouri teacher certification required; administrative certification preferred but not required.

About North Side Community School Are you a mission driven individual who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm, caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment?  Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you?  If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you! North Side Community School is a PreK - 8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis founded in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators, and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed!  North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.  Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the keys to our students' success!   North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.  

Compensation With a starting salary of $52,000 for a degreed social worker, we offer a generous compensation package including an array of benefits including assistance with advanced education.  An additional Onboarding Stipend of $5,000 awarded at the conclusion of the school year. See below for the additional benefits of working at North Side Community School! Position Summary North Side Community School is seeking full-time social worker for the 2025-26 school year.  The Elementary School Social Worker plays a crucial role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of elementary school students. The primary focus is on fostering a positive and inclusive school environment, providing counseling services, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and external agencies to enhance the overall success of students. If you are a degreed social worker with a passion for children, WE WANT TO MEET YOU! Essential Functions Individual and Group Counseling:

1. 1. Conduct individual counseling sessions to address students' social and emotional needs.
   2. Facilitate group counseling sessions to promote social skills and emotional resilience.
2. Assessment and Intervention:
   1. Conduct assessments to identify students' social and emotional needs.
   2. Develop and implement intervention plans to address identified concerns.
3. Collaboration:
   1. Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom-based social-emotional learning programs.
   2. Work closely with parents to provide support and resources for addressing students' social and emotional challenges.
4. Crisis Intervention:
   1. Provide immediate support and intervention during crisis situations affecting students.
   2. Collaborate with school staff to develop crisis response plans.
5. Resource Referral:
   1. Connect students and families with external resources and services to address their unique needs.
   2. Maintain a network of community resources to enhance support options.
6. Advocacy:
   1. Advocate for students' social and emotional well-being within the school community.
   2. Collaborate with other school professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student success.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
   1. Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and interventions.
   2. Provide regular reports to school administrators on the effectiveness of social-emotional programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or related field.
• State licensure or certification as a School Social Worker.
• Previous experience working in an educational setting, preferably at the elementary school level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

About North Side Community School North Side Community School is a PreK - 8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis founded in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 450 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators, and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed!  North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.  Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the keys to our students' success! Benefits of Working at North Side Community School

• $52,000 starting salary
• Onboarding Stipend
• $7,500 annual tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling and increased plan time
• Beautiful 8-acre, secure, gated campus
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Free breakfast and lunch
• 100% paid health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Extended day stipends
• Extracurricular/Coaching stipends
• Gated parking

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to doug.thaman@northsidecommunityschool.org. 

About North Side Community School  Are you a mission driven educator who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm,  caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment? Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for  a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers  excite you? If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you!  North Side Community School is a PreK - 8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis founded  in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is  community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators,  and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed!   North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary  campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side  consistently provides a high-quality education often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City  of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods  in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.   Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the  keys to our students' success!  Compensation  With a minimum starting salary of $50,000 for degreed and certified teachers, we offer a generous  compensation package including an array of benefits including assistance with advanced education.   Position Summary  North Side Community School is seeking full-time classroom teachers for immediate openings and to  begin teaching in the 2023-2024 school year. If you are a certified classroom teacher with a passion for  children of all ages, experience creating a positive and highly engaging classroom environment, and have  a talent for applying strong instructional and classroom management strategies WE WANT TO MEET  YOU!  Essential Functions 

• Creation of a positive, nurturing, warm, welcoming classroom culture where students feel  welcome, encouraged, and willing to take risks. 
• Employing engaging, differentiated instruction to teach skills. 
• Creation of a positive behavior plan to set routines and procedures enhancing engagement in learning activities 
• Assessment of students’ skills and learning requirements
• Keeping track of and reflecting on students’ progress 
• Monitoring children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed ● Establishing positive parent relationships and keeping parents well abreast of their child’s  progress, strengths, and challenges. 
• Participate as an active member of the community to provide stewardship of the school and adherence to its mission and guiding principles 
• Maintain a high-level of professionalism including meeting deadlines, and commitments to self,  students, and the community 
• Administer and analyze informal and formal student assessments, using quantitative and  qualitative data to drive and inform instruction 
• Participation in professional development activities and team meetings 
• Driven to help our NSCS students be the best they can be 
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned  

Skills & Characteristics 

• Implements a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners ● Uses student data to develop long term and short term, differentiated plans ● Works collaboratively on grade level and school-wide teams 
• Implements the growth mindset in the classroom 
• Uses a variety of classroom management strategies to keep the classroom running smoothly ● Grows professionally and sets goals for themselves to become better educators 

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal  treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate  on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic  origin.  Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A)   Certification: Missouri state teaching certificate (or eligible to receive)

About North Side Community School Are you a mission driven individual who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm, caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment?  Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you?  If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you! North Side Community School is a PreK - 8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis founded in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators, and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed!  North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.  Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the keys to our students' success! Compensation With a competitive starting salary, we offer a generous compensation package including an array of benefits including assistance with advanced education.    Position Summary North Side Community School is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist.  If you are an experienced educator with a passion for children of all ages, WE WANT TO MEET YOU!    Under the leadership of the Director of Student Support Services, and in collaboration with School Leaders and Teachers, the Speech-Language Pathologist will use effective strategies to serve the needs of students with communication disorders.   Essential Functions

• Planning and Oversight:
  • Determine and use procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, case termination and follow-up of Speech/Language Pathology students.
  • Establish daily schedules for assigned students according to service minutes established in the IEP.

• • Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising
    • Perform initial evaluations and re-evaluations as required by federal, state, and district guidelines.
    • Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
    • Determines the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum.
    • Utilize allocated coordination time to perform additional professional responsibilities including developing and updating therapy plans, holding parent conferences, staff consultations, and classroom observations.
    • Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
    • Consult and collaborate with members of students’ teams to monitor academic progress and
    • Design/implement IEP accommodations/modifications.
  • Managing and Conducting Therapy
    • Develop and implement an IEP (and other supporting paperwork) for each student within mandated timelines
    • Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine the eligibility of students
    • Complete progress reports for each student served.

• Maintain an individual folder for each student that contains all forms required by federal and state mandates.

Skills & Characteristics

• Dedication to helping children grow and learn
• A passion for working with students from underserved communities
• Ability to take and quickly implement feedback
• Be a highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, problem-solving self-starter.
• Embrace using data to inform instructional planning and practice.
• Comfortable analyzing student performance results and working to improve instructional practices.
• Be positive, thoughtful, passionate, articulate, motivating, and empowering with students and team members.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be computer savvy, with proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc. 

  Education and Certification

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology required
• Missouri Speech and Language Pathology License required for the position 
• Experience in pediatrics/school-based speech and language therapy strongly preferred

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Development Associate (Part-Time) About North Side Community School: Are you a mission-driven individual who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm,  caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment? Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you? If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you!  North Side Community School is a PreK - 8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis founded in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators,  and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed!   North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. Most of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.   Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the keys to our students' success!  Position Summary: The Development Assistant provides logistic and administrative support for the organization’s development activities, emphasizing support for grant submissions, special events, and implementing a donor-centered cultivation process. 20 hours a week is required. Reports to: Director of Development Start Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 Essential Functions: FUND DEVELOPMENT 

• Maintain donor database: gift entries, acknowledgment letters, monthly reporting, and reconciliation with accounting
• Assist with grant writing
• Assist with prospect identification, research, and cultivation
• With the development team, establish and meet annual development goals
• Other duties as assigned 

COMMUNICATIONS

• Assist with writing donor communication materials
• Maintain donor relations through phone calls, emails, and letter correspondence 
• Support North Sides marketing and communication efforts on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, the website, and Constant Contact

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Assist with logistics of annual gala including support with managing guest lists and registration, sponsorship packets, and day-of support
• Assist with additional events as needed 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of related work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite
• Experience with Donor Management Systems (DonorPerfect experience preferred)
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Skills & Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, nonprofit management, or another field of relevance
• At least two-three years of communications/marketing experience
• A passion for the mission of North Side Community School and racial equity
• An eagerness to build brand awareness and provide excellent customer service to donors and volunteers
• Strong organizational skills online and with paper
• An excellent eye for detail, accuracy, and consistency in text and graphic design
• Familiarity with navigating a donor database and or ability to learn quickly
• Proficiency with G-suite and Microsoft Office software
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of integrity
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity to power differentials

Compensation: $20 - $25 an hour Application Instructions:  Send resume and cover letter to info@northsidecommunityschool.org with the subject line “Development Associate Application”   North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin