School Principal

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools;

Passionate dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;

Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations;

At least 3 years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement;

Our people are what make us Uncommon.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $122,000 to $201,000. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $122,000 - $132,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time!

Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can inspire students, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access.

Our leaders make decisions, conduct difficult conversations, and build highly collaborative teams, all while shaping a vibrant school culture.

Uncommon Schools is seeking a School Principal to co-lead alongside a Director of Operations.

At Uncommon, our School Principals are deeply committed to and lead their schools in instructional leadership; teacher coaching and evaluation; school culture, and family engagement:

Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college;

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our

students consistently exceed national benchmarks

, reflecting our dedication to their success. We

invest deeply in our educators

, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!