Head of Schools- Jersey City, NJ

Fairfax County Public Schools; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey City Global Charter School is seeking a Head of Schools to provide innovative educational leadership and ensure an excellent experience for students. The successful candidate will enhance the academic program while supporting community involvement and maintaining standards aligned with New Jersey's curriculum.

Applicants must have or be eligible for a New Jersey Principal Certificate, backed by exemplary leadership experience. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 based on qualifications and experience.

The application deadline is August 2, 2026, with the anticipated appointment date of August 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have or be immediately eligible for a New Jersey Principal, School Administrator Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility.
• Demonstrated exemplary educational leadership experience in a diverse school community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rigorous academic core curriculum aligned with NJ standards.
• Implement instructional delivery with differentiated instruction.
• Support entrepreneurial endeavors integrated into the curriculum.
• Provide real-life learning opportunities.
• Encourage parental and community involvement.
• Integrate a web-based student information system.
• Decentralize services and share decision-making.

Skills

Educational leadership experience

Knowledge of NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards

Ability to foster community involvement

Education

New Jersey Principal Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Head of Schools Vacancy

Jersey City Global Charter School

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

The Jersey City Global Charter School serves 433 students in grades K‑8 and is committed to providing a rigorous academic core curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and to fostering entrepreneurial, socially responsible, and innovative learning experiences.

We seek an innovative educational leader who ensures an excellent educational experience for every student. The successful applicant must have demonstrated exemplary educational leadership experience in a diverse school community with similar strengths, demographics, and challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• A rigorous academic core curriculum aligned with NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and core content standards.
• Instructional delivery that includes differentiated instruction, student empowerment, teaming, and learning centers supplemented with classroom‑based technology.
• Support entrepreneurial endeavors integrated into the curriculum.
• Provide learning opportunities that address the needs of real‑life situations.
• Support a high level of parental and community involvement.
• Integrate a web‑based student information system that allows parents to communicate with the school and track their child’s progress.
• Implement decentralization of services and shared decision‑making by all professionals within the school.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have or be immediately eligible for a New Jersey Principal, School Administrator Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility.
• Demonstrated exemplary educational leadership experience in a diverse school community.

Compensation

Range: $150,000 – $175,000 (subject to qualifications, experience, and negotiations).

Application deadline: August 2, 2026. Anticipated appointment date: August 15, 2026.