Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. The Principal Fellow role is a full-time position that involves training and development to become an Uncommon Principal.
Requirements
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
- 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
- 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 inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System
- 403(b) retirement savings program
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
