Aspiring Principal Fellow | Lead High-Performing Schools

North Star Academy Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extensive training and development

Health, dental & vision insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks Principal Fellows who will co-lead a school with an Uncommon Director of Operations. The role is a full-time position, funded by the Regional Superintendent of Instruction and Senior Director of School Support, and focuses on developing leaders who will eventually serve as Principals.

The program emphasizes feedback, school immersion, and professional development through monthly cohorts, with compensation in the six-figure range and a rich set of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement.
• At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing teachers (e.g., Assistant Principal, Dean of Curriculum, Instructional Leader).
• Experience teaching core subjects (e.g., Math, ELA, Science, History) is preferred.
• Demonstrates tenacity, personal responsibility, a founder’s mentality, and a commitment to continual professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support school-level instructional leadership and student outcomes.
• Provide high-leverage feedback via classroom observations and coaching.
• Collaborate with school leaders to develop and maintain a strong staff culture focused on the Uncommon mission.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

People management

Instructional leadership

Cultural responsiveness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks Principal Fellows who will co-lead a school with an Uncommon Director of Operations. The role is a full-time position, funded by the Regional Superintendent of Instruction and Senior Director of School Support, and focuses on developing leaders who will eventually serve as Principals.

The program emphasizes feedback, school immersion, and professional development through monthly cohorts, with compensation in the six-figure range and a rich set of benefits.