School Principal; Grades 6-12

School Principal (Grades 6-12) at Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School NYC

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School– New York City (GO-NYC) 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. 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. Our program is organized around the design principles of Mastery, Leadership, and Community.

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.

• 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.

• 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 school‑wide 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.

• 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.

• Lead, in collaboration with the Director of Operations, school‑wide 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.

• 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 students—regardless 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 it immediately.

• 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.