Founding Principal: Lead Our New Campus Build

Wasatch Peak Academy; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasatch Peak Academy in Utah is seeking an exceptional educational leader to become the Founding Principal of our new Far West campus, with an initial period at the North Salt Lake campus beginning Fall 2026 to learn WPA culture and systems.

Starting Spring 2027, the principal will lead campus development, staff recruitment, instructional leadership, and family engagement to ensure a strong culture and a successful opening in Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Utah administrative license, eligibility for Utah administrative licensure, or willingness and ability to obtain administrative licensure.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and eventual operation of the new Far West campus.
• Oversee campus operations, enrollment, staffing, and daily school resources.
• Recruit, interview, select, and onboard teachers and support staff.
• Provide instructional leadership and ensure MTSS/data-driven practices.
• Foster a welcoming culture for students and families and build community partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Wasatch Peak Academy in Utah is seeking an exceptional educational leader to become the Founding Principal of our new Far West campus, with an initial period at the North Salt Lake campus beginning Fall 2026 to learn WPA culture and systems.

Starting Spring 2027, the principal will lead campus development, staff recruitment, instructional leadership, and family engagement to ensure a strong culture and a successful opening in Fall 2027.