High School Principal

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc. in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced instructional leader to develop and administer school programs that align with our mission of educational equity.

The ideal candidate will bring a Master's Degree, a New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate, and a commitment to improving student outcomes. The role involves coaching teachers, improving educational programs, and engaging with families and the community.

We offer a competitive salary starting at $130,000 and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as an instructional leader in an educational environment.
• Proven ability to improve team culture and engage families.
• Strong understanding of academic rigor and effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer school programs aligned with district goals.
• Coaching and providing feedback to teachers based on data.
• Evaluating and improving educational programs.
• Promoting a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Organizing and managing budgetary and financial affairs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Coaching

Instructional impact

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility for Principal

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced instructional leader who demonstrates a drive toward excellence and is passionate about serving all students. You will leverage an effective leadership team to meet ambitious goals, improve a unified, high‑performing team culture and actively engage families and the community. You hold the skills to be an outstanding strategic planner and people manager, who believes and invests in developing talent, while possessing a strong understanding of academic rigor and effective instruction.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

THE ROLE

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Ensures that teachers provide high‑quality, standards‑aligned lessons that demonstrate preparation and academic urgency.
• Provides proactive coaching and reactive feedback grounded in data, student performance, and instructional impact to teachers and leadership team members.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students’ needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district’s evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal.

WHY MPTCS?

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission‑driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Compensation: Competitive annual salary
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Salary range: starting at $130,000
• Term of Employment: 12 Months
• Union: Unaffiliated