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About the Role
Uncommon Schools is seeking Principal Fellows who will be strategically trained and developed with the goal of stepping into an Uncommon Principal role. This role involves co-leading a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations, focusing on instructional leadership, teacher development, school culture, and family engagement.
Responsibilities
- Receive formal and informal feedback throughout the Fellowship.
- Gain exposure to day-to-day school activities and manage complex scenarios.
- Master skills and competencies needed to lead a high-performing school.
- Demonstrate a leadership presence and readiness to lead while immersed in a school.
- Participate in monthly, cross-regional professional development with Principals.
- Attend cohort-specific professional development workshops for practice and application.
- Provide high-leverage feedback via classroom observations.
- Strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively.
- Co-lead a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations upon completion of the Fellowship.
Requirements
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
- Passionate commitment to expand knowledge, skills, and opportunities for students.
- Passionate commitment to being an anti-racist organization.
- Dedication to building culturally responsive learning partnerships.
- Demonstrates tenacity, personal responsibility, a founder’s mentality, and commitment to continual professional growth.
- Strong people management skills, including navigating difficult conversations and holding staff, scholars, and families accountable.
- Ability to develop and maintain a strong staff culture focused on the Uncommon mission.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously and take direction as needed.
- 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).
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Teacher Development
- School Culture
- Family Engagement
- People Management
- Data Analysis
- Feedback Delivery
- Time Management
- Systems Thinking
Location
- Boston
- Camden
- New York City
- Newark
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 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.
Education Level
- A Bachelor's degree.
Salary/Compensations
- $113,000 to $119,900
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
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
About the Company
- Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
- Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.
- Committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
- Students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
- Invests deeply in educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development.
- Values thoughtful use of technology in applications.
- Believes a supportive and welcoming environment helps students, staff, and community thrive.
- Dedicated to building a team with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape school culture.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- Ensures that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.