Principal Elementary/Middle (NY)

Excellence Community Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid leave and PTO

Tuition reimbursement program

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) seeks a Principal for Elementary/Middle in New York. You will provide visionary leadership to a diverse campus, partnering with the Board, families, and staff to drive academic excellence and ethical development.

Focus on curriculum planning, discipline policy, and staff development within a collaborative team. Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in Education or related field, 5+ years of teaching, and 3+ years in school leadership; NYS SBL certification

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a school leadership role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Dean, Grade-Level Leader).
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience.
• NYS SBL certification is highly preferred; candidates not certified will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and foster strong professional relationships within the school community, including the Board, staff, students, families, and external partners.
• Champion high academic and behavioral standards to ensure excellence in student achievement.
• Model and uphold a culture of high expectations, accountability, and professionalism.
• Lead policy development related to discipline, attendance, and student conduct.
• Guide faculty in curriculum planning and instructional best practices.
• Manage and ensure compliance with required reports to authorizers, funders, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and development of staff.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional and support staff.
• Coordinate and support school-wide events and programs.
• Oversee building operations, including maintenance of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Ensure smooth and effective day-to-day school operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

NYS SBL certification (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.

Principal - Elementary/Middle (NY)

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.

Our Mission and Vision

Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.

Who We Need

• Dedicated to student success and committed to education reform
• Proven achievers who lead by example and have a track record of results
• Ambitious collaborators who model excellence, hold themselves accountable, and embrace teamwork
• Relentless advocates for equity and high expectations for all students

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and foster strong professional relationships within the school community, including the Board, staff, students, families, and external partners
• Champion high academic and behavioral standards to ensure excellence in student achievement
• Model and uphold a culture of high expectations, accountability, and professionalism
• Lead policy development related to discipline, attendance, and student conduct
• Guide faculty in curriculum planning and instructional best practices
• Manage and ensure compliance with required reports to authorizers, funders, and regulatory agencies
• Participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and development of staff
• Supervise and evaluate instructional and support staff
• Coordinate and support school-wide events and programs
• Oversee building operations, including maintenance of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials
• Ensure smooth and effective day-to-day school operations

Qualifications & Requirements

• NYS SBL highly preferred.
• Candidates who are not currently certified or actively pursuing certification will also be considered.
• Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a school leadership role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Dean, Grade-Level Leader) required
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Proven track record of achievement and measurable results
• Strong commitment to improving the quality of urban education, especially for historically underserved students

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $178,000 (Uncertified is $131,000), commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
• Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
• Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.