Principal

Do you believe that . . .“No single literacy activity has a more positive effect on students’ comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, spelling, writing ability, and overall academic achievement than free voluntary reading.” — Donalyn Miller, The Book Whisperer“[Play] is our brain’s favorite way of learning … It’s organic to who and what we are, a process as instinctive as breathing.”— Diane Ackerman, Deep Play“When children have some choice and control over their learning, they are more motivated, more persistent, and more successful.” — Alfie Kohn, The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms and ‘Tougher Standards’“Since learning is almost always a social pursuit, strong relationships with teachers and classmates can inspire students like little else.” — Tom Little, Loving Learning: How Progressive Education Can Save America’s Schools“The desire to feel connected to others is a powerful and motivating force within us and is a fundamental part of our makeup as human beings.” — Jane Nelsen & Chip DeLorenzo, Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom.If these ideas energize you—if you see children as curious, joyful learners who thrive when given room to read, play, question, build, and belong—then you may be the founding principal Strive Charter School is looking for.ResponsibilitiesAs our Founding Principal, you will shape the soul of Strive Charter School. This is a chance to build—not inherit—a school culture and instructional model from the ground up. You will:Lead and inspire an exceptional faculty who share our progressive educational vision.Bring our curriculum to life, ensuring instruction reflects our values of choice, play, literacy, and deep engagement.Hire, coach, and grow teachers, supporting them relentlessly while also holding them to high expectations.Partner with families through open, honest, and frequent communication.Advocate fiercely for students, ensuring every child feels known, supported, and challenged.Build and manage a leadership team, including two assistant principals and a dean.Oversee a shift-based staffing model that allows our school to operate extended hours—including weekends and summers—while preserving staff work-life balance.Report directly to the Executive Director and serve as the instructional and cultural leader of the school.Compensation$140,000 to $180,000 annual salary depending upon experience.Generous fringe benefits. Requirements:We are looking for someone who:Is genuinely excited by Strive’s model and passionate about innovation.Has at least three years of teaching and/or school administrative experience.Has some leadership experience (e.g., principal, assistant principal, grade team lead, mentor).Has experience in elementary or middle school, preferably elementary school.Thrives in a start-up environment and is energized by building something meaningful.

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000