PRINCIPAL

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United States is seeking a Principal to oversee daily school operations while fostering a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong instructional leadership skills and experience in program evaluation. Responsibilities include managing faculty, collaborating with the community, and advocating for students. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape educational practices and promote school culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
• Prior experience as a principal or administrator preferred.
• Commitment to staff growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities and operations within the school.
• Foster a safe and respectful environment.
• Advocate for students and families.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Teacher performance evaluation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 4827734

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Principal

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Main Purpose: East Wake Academy fulfills its mission of maintaining a safe, challenging and creative learning environment that develops character and self‑esteem while equipping students with the skills needed for a rigorous curriculum and a college‑preparatory atmosphere.

Core Accountabilities

Oversees daily activities and operations within a school, including disciplining or advising students, approving teachers' curricula, and ensuring a safe environment for all students and staff.

Key Outputs / Results

School Vision:

• Collaboratively develop, articulate, implement, and steward a shared vision of learning.
• Collect and use data to identify school goals, assess effectiveness, and implement plans.
• Promote continual and sustainable school improvement.
• Promote effective use of technology to establish, evaluate, and improve the shared vision.

School Culture:

• Foster the mission ideals through collaboration with leaders, staff, students, and families.
• Maintain an environment built on safety, responsibility, and respect.
• Sustain a culture conducive to learning through collaboration, trust, and personalized environments with high expectations.

School Management of Organization, Operation, and Resources:

• Monitor and evaluate teacher instruction, management, and operations.
• Maintain positive relationships with authorizers and facilitate communication.
• Utilize personnel, fiscal, and technological resources efficiently and comply with regulations.
• Report relevant academic data to the Superintendent and Board.
• Create and implement a professional development program.
• Act as a role model demonstrating leadership and instructional skills.
• Promote policies that protect student and staff welfare.
• Collaborate within shared leadership roles.
• Ensure teacher time focuses on high‑quality instruction and learning.
• Ensure effective hiring and development of staff competency.

School Collaboration with Faculty, Community Members, and Families:

• Collaborate by analyzing information to improve the educational environment.
• Represent the school, communicating vision to stakeholders.
• Work with parent organizations to identify needs and create programs and policies.
• Mobilize community resources and promote diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources.
• Build productive relationships with families and community partners.

School Ethics, Integrity, Fairness, Practice:

• Act with integrity and fairness, fostering accountability.
• Model self‑awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior.
• Safeguard democracy, equity, and diversity within the school.
• Evaluate ethical and legal consequences of decisions.
• Promote social justice in all aspects of schooling.

Ensuring School Success by Understanding, Responding, Advocating for Student Learning:

• Advocate for students, families, and caregivers.
• Oversee state and local assessment processes.
• Influence local, district, state, and national decisions affecting student learning.
• Anticipate and assess emerging trends to adapt leadership strategies.

Essential Knowledge

• Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, child growth, instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, diagnosis, and related research.
• Prior experience as a principal or administrator (preferred).
• Strong instructional leadership and teacher performance evaluation skills.
• Advanced curriculum and assessment knowledge.
• Commitment to staff growth and development.
• Visionary with excellent delegation, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of best practice and research‑based instructional strategies.
• Strong understanding of teacher effectiveness research.
• Skill in monitoring student growth and achievement.
• Knowledge of state and federal program administration (preferred).
• Knowledge of special education laws and requirements.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative administrative team.
• Ability to implement and manage a wide range of projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Job Category

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Contact Information

• East Wake Academy
• 821 Charter School Way
• Zebulon, North Carolina 27597
• Phone: [phone]