Elementary School Principal

Challenge Preparatory Charter School•Queens, NY

11h•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Challenge Preparatory Charter School seeks an Elementary School Principal to lead and oversee the K–5 school’s instructional program and campus operations. The Principal is a central instructional leader who works closely with and reports directly to the Senior Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning. Together, they are responsible for the school’s instructional program and accountable for meeting or exceeding academic charter goals, student achievement results, and continual charter renewal. The Principal develops a collaborative leadership culture and shared decision-making structure with Assistant Principals, other instructional leaders, and staff. In partnership with the Senior Director, the Principal helps shape the school’s educational vision and advances Challenge Prep’s mission in daily operations. The role includes leading staff, supporting effective instruction and professional development, using student and teacher data to guide decisions, and managing educational resources for the campus. Challenge Prep serves students from Kindergarten through grade 12 across three sites in Far Rockaway, Queens. Its educational program includes rigorous instruction, a safe and supportive technology-infused environment, social-emotional learning, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Salary is $120,000–$180,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

At least three years of exceptional teaching experience.
New York State certification.
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
Ability to lead and manage adults to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to analyze teacher practice, provide compelling feedback, and translate feedback into action.
Strong understanding of rigorous, effective instruction.
Ability to analyze data to target instruction and inform decision-making.
Experience designing and implementing curriculum and assessments aligned with New York State Learning Standards.
Experience in compliance data analysis and programming.
Practical knowledge of digital data management and organizational tools for record-keeping.
Communication, resolution, and attention-to-detail skills.
A love and passion for all scholars.

Nice To Haves

School Building or District Leadership certification, or enrollment in a school building/district leadership program.

Responsibilities

Set and enforce high standards for student achievement and ensure the program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals outlined in NYSED and NYCDOE accountability goals.
Communicate the school’s vision to the school community in support of Challenge Prep’s goals and values.
Develop and inspire a collaborative team committed to achieving the school’s academic goals.
Develop and implement educational goals and objectives consistent with Challenge Prep’s mission and values.
Foster a school climate that supports student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for students, staff, and parents.
Monitor progress toward personal, school, student, and instructional staff goals.
Maintain high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance, and address disciplinary issues promptly.
Plan strategically and responsively to support academic improvement.
Foster a mutually supportive relationship with the instructional leadership team, including Assistant Principals.
Oversee, support, and participate in analysis of student and teacher data to inform instructional practices and teacher development.
Ensure all direct reports are evaluated.
Collaborate with the School Leadership Team to recruit, develop, and retain outstanding Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
Promote effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.
Support instructional leaders in coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning to improve teaching practice.
Ensure learning environments and experiences maximize student learning.
Manage educational resources for the campus.
Perform other duties as assigned.