Founding School Principal; IB | DCS

DCS seeks a founding school leader to launch a globally minded, inquiry‑driven IB school that reflects the brilliance, diversity, and aspirations of the Danbury community.

Elevate Charter Schools (ECS) is a growing charter management organization committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students in historically underserved communities. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicated to developing students’ academic potential, character, and social‑emotional growth. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous, personalized, and holistic education that equips every child with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in school and beyond.

ECS currently operates Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) Elementary and Middle Schools in New Haven, CT, and is expanding its reach through new schools and strategic partnerships across the state. Our team is united by a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and excellence, and we are proud to partner with communities to build schools where every child is known, valued, and supported.

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Danbury International Academy Charter School (DCS) is a diverse, inclusive, globally minded public charter school launching in one of Connecticut’s most culturally rich cities. Grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, DCS nurtures curious, compassionate, and confident learners prepared to thrive in an interconnected world.

Students engage in inquiry‑driven, concept‑based learning that builds strong academic foundations alongside cultural awareness, multilingual communication, and real‑world problem‑solving. DCS educators honor students’ identities, celebrate their cultures and languages, and ensure every learner is seen, valued, and supported. Through strong partnerships with families, local organizations, and community leaders, DCS creates meaningful learning experiences that connect students to both their Danbury roots and the wider world.

As a founding school, DCS is building a community where equity, belonging, and global citizenship are lived every day. The school will launch with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is strategically positioned for future expansion into the Diploma Programme (DP), creating a full IB continuum for Danbury students.

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DCS seeks a mission‑driven, globally minded Founding Principal to lead the launch of an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school and lay the foundation for future DP expansion. This leader will shape the school’s academic vision, build a strong adult culture, and ensure that inquiry, global citizenship, and whole‑child development are embedded from day one.

The Founding Principal will partner closely with ECS executive leadership to design systems, structures, and routines that translate vision into consistent, high‑quality execution. This role requires a leader who thrives in dynamic environments, brings deep instructional and cultural leadership, and is energized by the opportunity to build a world‑class IB school in a diverse, multilingual community.

This is a rare opportunity to design and lead a school that reflects the strengths, hopes, and cultural richness of Danbury families — and to build a learning community where students develop the curiosity, confidence, and global awareness needed to lead in an interconnected world.

• Establish and communicate a clear, ambitious vision aligned to IB philosophy, global citizenship, and ECS values.
• Build a joyful, safe, inclusive school culture grounded in inquiry, belonging, and high expectations for all students.
• Embed the IB Learner Profile, global contexts, and whole‑child development into daily routines, rituals, and instructional practices.
• Model adaptability, clarity, and a solutions‑oriented mindset in a dynamic founding environment.

• Serve as the school’s instructional anchor, ensuring rigorous, inquiry‑driven, concept‑based teaching across all…