Elementary School Principal

Challenge Preparatory Charter School•New York, NY

2d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Challenge Preparatory Charter School is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead and oversee its K–5 school's instructional program and operations. The Principal 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, academic charter goals, student achievement, and continued charter renewal. The Principal fosters collaborative leadership and shared decision-making among Assistant Principals, instructional leaders, and staff, and helps develop the school's broader educational vision while advancing Challenge Prep's mission. The Principal leads the school community in setting high expectations, achieving student outcome goals, and creating a supportive climate for students, staff, and families. The role includes analyzing student and teacher data, guiding instructional improvement and staff development, recruiting and retaining effective educators, evaluating direct reports, and managing educational resources for the campus. 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.
Strong communication, resolution, and attention-to-detail skills.
Love and passion for all scholars.

Nice To Haves

School Building or District Leadership certification, or enrollment in a School Building or District Leadership program.

Responsibilities

Set and enforce high standards for student achievement and ensure the program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals established by NYSED and NYCDOE.
Communicate the school's vision to the school community and broader community in a way that supports 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.
Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance, and address disciplinary issues promptly.
Plan strategically and responsively to improve academic outcomes.
Foster a mutually supportive relationship with the instructional leadership team, including Assistant Principals.
Oversee, support, and participate in strategic 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 the use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.
Support instructional leadership team members in coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning to improve the practice of Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
Ensure learning environments and experiences maximize student learning.
Manage educational resources for the campus.
Perform other duties as assigned.