To build more high-performing schools, Uncommon Schools seeks Principal Fellows to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. Principal Fellows are strategically trained and developed using best-in-class practices with the goal of stepping into an Uncommon Principal role upon completion of the Fellowship, in which they will co-lead a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations.
Requirements
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
- Passionate commitment to expand knowledge, skills, and opportunities for students both in and out of school
- Dedication to building culturally responsive learning partnerships with students, teachers, and families
- Demonstrates tenacity, personal responsibility, a founder's mentality, and a commitment to continual professional growth
- Strong people management skills, including the ability to effectively navigate difficult conversations and hold staff, scholars, and families accountable in a supportive manner
- Ability to develop and maintain a strong staff culture that is clearly focused on realizing our Uncommon mission
- Strong data analysis skills
- Ability to provide high-leverage feedback via classroom observations
- Ability to strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively to fully meet the needs of their school, with a lens toward systems thinking
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously and take direction as needed
- Familiarity and success with–or commitment to–implementing Uncommon's core tenets of instructional leadership (e.g., See It-Name It-Do It framework, Leverage Leadership principles)
- At least 3 years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement
- At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing teachers (e.g., Assistant Principal, Dean of Curriculum, Instructional Leader, grade level chair, content/department chair)
- Experience teaching core subjects (e.g., Math, ELA, Science, History) is preferred
- A Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Financial Planning
- Paid leave of absence options
- Mental health and counseling support
- Wellness benefits
