Principal, Education Administration

Principal

The Greene School – West Greenwich, Rhode Island

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Job : 5660819

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Greene School (TGS) is a public charter high school located in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, serving approximately 200 students in grades 9–12. Our students come from the entire state of RI – including urban, rural and suburban areas. We are rooted in EL Education (Expeditionary Learning model) and grounded in a commitment to environmental education, student agency, and authentic learning experiences for students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

TGS has recently received state approval to expand to a 6–12 configuration, adding a middle school program that will deepen our continuum of learning and strengthen our community. This is an exciting moment in our school's history – and an equally exciting time to step into school leadership.

The Greene School is seeking a visionary and grounded School Principal to provide instructional and operational leadership for our school community. Reporting to the Head of School, the Principal will serve as the day‑to‑day instructional leader: building teacher capacity, nurturing a strong school culture, and ensuring that every student experiences rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning. This role is ideal for an educator who is deeply committed to progressive, expeditionary education;

who understands the unique promise of charter schools to serve as laboratories of innovation; and who brings both warmth and high expectations to their leadership practice.

Instructional Leadership

• Champion the EL Education model and support teachers in delivering high‑quality Expeditionary Learning experiences
• Lead instructional coaching cycles in partnership with the school's instructional coach
• Use data, including student assessment results and feedback, to guide school improvement decisions
• Facilitate professional development that is practical, collaborative, differentiated and grounded in TGS's model
• Partner with members of the leadership team in a collaborative manner to meet the diverse needs of all students and all members of the teachers and support staff

School Culture & Community

• Build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and student‑centered school culture
• Maintain strong relationships with students, families, and community partners
• Lead Restorative Practices and support staff in addressing student needs holistically
• Serve as a visible, accessible, and caring presence in the day‑to‑day life of the school

Operations & Management

• Oversee daily school operations including scheduling, staffing, safety and compliance
• Supervise and evaluate instructional staff in alignment with Rhode Island educator evaluation frameworks
• Collaborate with the Head of School on strategic planning, including the school's 6–12 expansion
• Ensure fidelity to the school's charter and applicable state and federal regulations

The ideal candidate leads with both head and heart. They are a skilled instructional leader who can develop teachers and build coherent systems – and they are equally capable of showing up for a student in crisis, facilitating a community meeting, or developing/leading engaging professional development. They believe that adults thrive in the same conditions as students: clear expectations, genuine and reciprocal feedback, collaborative structures, and meaningful work.

We are especially interested in candidates who see the 6–12 expansion not as a challenge to manage, but as an opportunity to build something lasting.

The Greene School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement contributions; and meaningful professional development aligned with the school's model.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to the Head of School at The Greene School:

• Cover letter (no more than one page) describing your interest in TGS, your…