Principal K-5

Overview

K-5 Principal We are seeking a passionate, scholar-first school leader who is committed to doing more, not less, for our scholars and our community. At Centennial Academy, the Principal role is hands-on and highly visible; expectations are high, the work is real, and the impact is immediate. You come ready to lead with clarity and conviction: setting a strong academic vision, building and holding systems, and ensuring every classroom reflects rigor, consistency, and belief in scholars.

You lead with precision and purpose. You know how to use data to drive decisions, move scholar outcomes, and support teachers through coaching, feedback, and accountability. You collaborate closely with your leadership team, model professionalism in presence and practice, and set the tone for what excellence looks like every day. You believe deeply in the potential of every scholar and every adult, and you are unwavering in your commitment to high expectations;

for instruction, behavior, and culture.

If you are excited to lead in an urban, Title I public charter school where there are no shortcuts, where systems matter, and where scholars always come first, you will thrive at Centennial Academy. This is a role for a leader who embraces the hustle, responsibility, and reward of building a high-performing school; and who believes that fun, excellence, and accountability can and should coexist.

• Lead with clarity and conviction by setting a strong academic vision and ensuring consistency and rigor across classrooms.
• Use data to drive decisions, monitor progress, and support school-wide improvement.
• Support teachers through coaching, feedback, and accountability to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to model professionalism and establish the tone for excellence daily.
• Uphold high expectations for instruction, behavior, and school culture.

• Experience leading K-5 in an urban or Title I public charter setting preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable plans.
• Strong coaching and staff-development skills with a track record of improving teacher practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presence.
• Commitment to a scholar-first, high-expectation school culture.