Principal, Education Administration

Position: Principal 2026-2027
Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary:

$125,000-$144,480

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school is dedicated to developing independent, empathetic, and high-achieving scholars through exceptional instruction, enrichment, and a culture of belonging. That's where you come in. As Principal, you'll set the vision for excellence, build and develop a high-performing team, and ensure every scholar reaches their fullest potential. If you're a strategic instructional leader who inspires adults, drives results, and leads with equity-your next chapter starts here..

Grow with us!

What's in it for you?

* Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile

* Windows-based laptop

* Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar.

* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family.

* Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF).

* 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options.

* Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service

* Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac

* Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities

* Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose

What will you be doing?

* Serve as the school's instructional leader, modeling excellent teaching practices and maintaining a visible presence in classrooms.

* Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide real-time, actionable feedback to strengthen instruction and scholar outcomes.

* Ensure rigorous implementation of curriculum, assessments, and data-driven instruction across all classrooms.

* Lead weekly professional development sessions and data meetings that drive continuous instructional improvement.

* Analyze scholar achievement data to inform coaching, intervention, and school-wide academic strategies.

* Promote interdisciplinary literacy and critical thinking across content areas to prepare scholars for college and career success.

* Build and sustain a joyful, structured, and inclusive school culture where scholars are known, valued, and held to high expectations.

* Lead restorative and proactive practices to promote scholar engagement and minimize disciplinary incidents.

* Recruit, hire, and develop a diverse, mission-aligned team of teachers and staff.

* Provide individualized coaching, evaluations, and growth pathways that foster professional excellence and leadership development.

* Cultivate a collaborative, accountable staff culture grounded in equity, reflection, and shared purpose.

* Partner with families as co-educators, fostering consistent communication and collaboration around scholar progress.

* Plan and lead family engagement events and school ceremonies that celebrate scholar achievement and community connection.

* Collaborate with community organizations to expand enrichment, wellness, and leadership opportunities for scholars.

* Oversee daily school operations-including scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

* Develop and execute a strategic vision that aligns academic, cultural, and operational priorities with organizational goals.

* Lead scholar recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies to sustain a thriving school community.

* Model Foundation Academies' mission and values in every decision, ensuring equity, excellence, and joy remain at the heart of school leadership.

What do we require from you?

* Principal CE must be obtained within 60 days of employment

* Must enroll in Leader 2 Leader within 30 days of obtaining CE

* At least 5 years of exceptional teaching experience with demonstrated scholar achievement.

* 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred

* Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement

* You are committed to living out our mission

* Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment

* Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values

* Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment

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