Job Description

School Principal (Grades 6-12)

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School New York City prepares students to shape the world, not be defined by it. We believe children learn best through a combination of direct instruction and project-based, authentic experiences to support skill development and accelerate learning. Our program is organized around the design principles of Mastery, Leadership, and Community. GO-NYC provides rigorous, project-based learning, advanced coursework, and supplemental tutorial support that centers equity, culturally responsive teaching, and strong relationships. We seek talented, tenacious, asset-minded people who share our belief that all students deserve a high-quality education.

The School Principal is the instructional and cultural leader of GO-NYC's middle and high school programs. This leader ensures consistent, high quality instruction; builds an affirming, achievement-oriented school culture; develops educators and emerging leaders; and authentically engages families and the broader community.

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Significant high school leadership experience
• A powerful, student-centered instructional lens
• Demonstrated effectiveness in NYC charter schools
• The cultural fluency, humility, and community-minded leadership required to lead by example

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership
• Drive rigorous instructional vision across all subjects aligned to GO-NYC's design principles and New York State learning standards
• Ensure high-quality curriculum and evidence-based pedagogy across grades 6-12 and all subject areas; oversee high school regent and credit requirements to ensure on time graduation for all students
• Oversee the use of formative and summative assessments to accelerate student achievement; ensure data is used as the foundation for continuous school improvement all decisions are data driven.
• Regularly lead both proactive and responsive professional development for all staff members
• Ensure that systems are implemented effectively to develop, support, coach and supervise teachers in a way that builds teacher knowledge, inspires and enlists them, and holds them accountable for student learning.
• School Culture and Community Engagement
• Build a joyful, strengths-based, and culturally responsive school culture rooted in leadership, self-esteem, equity, and community.
• Establish and hold the line on clear, positive schoolwide routines and reinforce student agency, belonging, and high expectations
• Engage families as true partners through consistent communication, transparent decision-making, and community-centered leadership
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion work with staff, students, and families; model relational leadership.
• Talent and Team Leadership
• Recruit, develop, and retain excellent NYC educators aligned with GO-NYC's mission and instructional approach.
• Implement strong supervision, observation, coaching, and accountability systems to build teacher capacity and drive results
• Develop a collaborative leadership team and cultivate a professional culture that values openness, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Operations, Compliance, and Strategic Management
• Leads in collaboration with Director of Operations schoolwide operations, including scheduling, assessment systems, discipline structures, data use, communication systems, school safety, and instructional program alignment
• Ensure compliance with NYC and NYSED charter regulations, reporting requirements, and authorizer expectations
• Support the Executive Director in growing student enrollment and executing effective marketing campaigns
• Partner with the Executive Director on communication to families, board members, and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required; advanced education or education leadership degree preferred.
• At least three years of leadership experience in an urban high school (familiarity with middle school also preferred), preferably in a New York City charter school; state leadership certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes through strong instructional leadership
• Experience coaching and developing leaders and teachers and managing high-performing teams
• Deep belief that all studentsregardless of background can achieve at high levels
• Commitment to equity, culturally responsive practices, and community centered leadership
• A do-whatever-it takes attitude including a willingness to occasionally work on the weekend or in the evening
• An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement immediately

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: $160,000-180,000 depending on experience
• A mission-driven, equity focused, and community-centered environment
• Benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A unique opportunity to lead a growing charter school into the future with a bold instructional and cultural vision

Interview Process:

• Application Submission
• Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their interest in the role and alignment with GO-NYC's mission.
• Initial Resume Review
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis to assess qualifications and experience beginning January 30, 2026.
• First-Round Interview (Virtual)
• Selected candidates will participate in a 3045 minute Zoom interview focused on experience, skills, and role alignment.
• Final Round Interview (In-Person)
• Finalists will be invited to an in-person interview with members of the hiring committee.
• Candidates will be asked to complete and present a work product related to the role.
• References & Offer
• Professional references will be requested during the final stage.
• An offer is expected to be extended by March 31, with an anticipated start date as early as April 15 and no later than July 1.
• Final candidates will be required to successfully complete all necessary background checks in accordance with GO-NYC policy and applicable New York State regulations.

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