Future Principal Fellow: Lead High-Performing Schools

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Camden is seeking a Principal Fellow who will be trained to become a Principal leadership role. The fellow will co-lead a school with an Uncommon Director of Operations and be a full-time employee evaluated by senior leaders.

The program emphasizes instructional leadership, teacher development, and school culture. The fellowship includes structured feedback, immersion in school settings, and monthly professional development with cross-regional cohorts to prepare for an

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of teaching with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement.
• At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing teachers.
• Experience teaching core subjects is preferred.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead school initiatives with directors and administrators.
• Provide high-leverage feedback via classroom observations.
• Plan and deliver professional development for staff across schools.
• Support instructional leadership, school culture, and family engagement.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Staff coaching

Time management

Communication

Culturally responsive

Feedback delivery

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Camden is seeking a Principal Fellow who will be trained to become a Principal leadership role. The fellow will co-lead a school with an Uncommon Director of Operations and be a full-time employee evaluated by senior leaders.

The program emphasizes instructional leadership, teacher development, and school culture. The fellowship includes structured feedback, immersion in school settings, and monthly professional development with cross-regional cohorts to prepare for an