Elementary/Middle Principal — Lead Urban Schools to Excellence

Excellence Community Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid leave and PTO

Tuition reimbursement program

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) seeks a Principal for Elementary/Middle in New York. You will provide visionary leadership to a diverse campus, partnering with the Board, families, and staff to drive academic excellence and ethical development.

Focus on curriculum planning, discipline policy, and staff development within a collaborative team. Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in Education or related field, 5+ years of teaching, and 3+ years in school leadership; NYS SBL certification

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a school leadership role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Dean, Grade-Level Leader).
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience.
• NYS SBL certification is highly preferred; candidates not certified will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and foster strong professional relationships within the school community, including the Board, staff, students, families, and external partners.
• Champion high academic and behavioral standards to ensure excellence in student achievement.
• Model and uphold a culture of high expectations, accountability, and professionalism.
• Lead policy development related to discipline, attendance, and student conduct.
• Guide faculty in curriculum planning and instructional best practices.
• Manage and ensure compliance with required reports to authorizers, funders, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and development of staff.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional and support staff.
• Coordinate and support school-wide events and programs.
• Oversee building operations, including maintenance of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Ensure smooth and effective day-to-day school operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

NYS SBL certification (preferred)

Job description

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) seeks a Principal for Elementary/Middle in New York. You will provide visionary leadership to a diverse campus, partnering with the Board, families, and staff to drive academic excellence and ethical development.

Focus on curriculum planning, discipline policy, and staff development within a collaborative team. Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in Education or related field, 5+ years of teaching, and 3+ years in school leadership; NYS SBL certification