Principal
Amber Charter SchoolsNew York, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Amber Charter Schools is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Description
The Principal is responsible for setting strategic direction, inspiring excellence, and empowering leaders and teachers to reach ambitious goals for student success. They foster a culture of continuous learning and drive achievement of charter accountability goals, aligning strategies with measurable objectives.
Requirements
- Set, communicate, and uphold high academic expectations for all students
- Drive achievement of charter accountability goals, aligning strategies with measurable objectives
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the school community to evolve around core values and future vision
- Hold all staff accountable for upholding ACS policies and standards
- Recruit, onboard, and develop highly qualified staff
- Manage the annual school budget alongside the Co-CEO and Finance Team
- Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, attendance, safety, and resource management
- Foster a collaborative leadership approach, leveraging school leaders' strengths and promoting growth
- Monitor professional development, supporting the instructional needs of teachers and leaders
- Maintain structured professional development processes
- Oversee impactful, data-driven coaching for teachers
- Track student progress against grade-level benchmarks and support adjustments in instruction
- Collaborate with teachers and leaders to refine instruction, curriculum, and professional development priorities
- Ensure resources meet the diverse needs of students
- Promote a culture of respect and excellence through open dialogue with students, families, staff, and the broader community
- Model positive behavior and ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
Benefits
- Medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage
- Dental & vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
- Various supplemental benefit options such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Pre-tax commuter & transit benefits and flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
- Longevity and referral bonuses
- Generous paid time off
- Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
- Professional development and a friendly work environment
