Elementary School Principal (2027-2028)

Ethos Classical•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Ethos Classical seeks an Elementary School Principal to lead its K–4 campus. The Principal is responsible for academic excellence, school culture, talent development, and the overall success of the campus. This leader translates Ethos' vision into strong daily execution, develops effective teachers and leaders, and ensures every scholar experiences rigorous instruction in a safe, joyful, and supportive environment. The role leads instructional improvement, staff development, scholar experience, family and community partnerships, and campus execution. The Principal works with operations and network leaders to turn network priorities into clear campus goals, systems, plans, and routines, while monitoring progress and maintaining accountability for results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum five years of experience in K–12 education.
Demonstrated success coaching teachers and improving instructional practice.
Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Evidence of improving scholar achievement and academic growth.
Strong communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field.
Three or more years of school leadership experience.
Experience leading elementary literacy and mathematics improvement.
Experience in a charter school or other outcomes-driven educational setting.

Responsibilities

Drive academic achievement and growth through rigorous, grade-level instruction.
Lead implementation of curriculum, assessments, and instructional priorities.
Use scholar performance data and classroom observations to identify needs and improve instruction.
Ensure effective interventions, enrichment, and support for diverse learners.
Coach, evaluate, and develop teachers and campus leaders through frequent feedback and professional development.
Establish clear expectations and accountability for staff performance.
Partner in hiring, onboarding, retention, and performance management.
Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Create a safe, joyful, and inclusive campus grounded in Ethos' TRUE Blue values.
Ensure consistent systems for behavior, attendance, scholar recognition, and engagement.
Maintain a visible leadership presence and strong relationships with scholars and staff.
Collaborate with specialized services and culture teams to support scholar needs.
Build trusting relationships with families through proactive, transparent communication.
Address family concerns with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Strengthen family engagement and partnership in scholar success.
Translate network priorities into clear campus goals, plans, and routines.
Partner with operations and network leaders to ensure effective campus systems.
Monitor progress, address challenges with urgency, and maintain accountability for results.
Communicate campus priorities, progress, and needs to network leadership.