Principal

Amber Charter Schools

New York, NY, US
Base: $140k - 160k; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
On-site
Data-informed decision-making
Budget management and resource allocation
Staff recruitment and development
The Principal is the heartbeat of the school’s academic vision, setting strategic direction, inspiring excellence, and empowering both leaders and teachers to reach ambitious goals for student success

Job Summary

  • The Principal is the heartbeat of the school’s academic vision, setting strategic direction, inspiring excellence, and empowering both leaders and teachers to reach ambitious goals for student success.
  • Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity with an expected salary range of $140k - 160k depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Amber offers opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package starting on day 1, including medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage with dependent options available.

Matching Summary

The Principal is the heartbeat of the school’s academic vision, setting strategic direction, inspiring excellence, and empowering both leaders and teachers to reach ambitious goals for student success.

Salary

Base: $140k - 160k; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Excellent benefits package starting day 1 with low employee medical contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Budget management and resource allocation
  • Staff recruitment and development
  • Curriculum implementation and evaluation
  • Student academic and social-emotional support
  • School operations oversight
  • Collaboration with leadership teams

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Experience in urban charter schools
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Adaptability and problem-solving
  • Positive behavior modeling
  • Community partnership building

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in School Administration or related field
  • 5 years teaching experience
  • 2 years leadership experience
  • NYS Teacher certification
  • NYS School Building Leader certification
  • Fingerprinting and reference check clearance
  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States

Work Rights

Legal eligibility to work in the United States

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