FLACS Elementary School Principal 2026-2027

About the role

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. FLACS, along with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.

Responsibilities

• Leads staff, students, and parents in shaping a clear and strategic vision for academic success for all learners including general education, students with disabilities, and English language learners.
• Directs the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of strategic leadership for the instructional program and activities; effectively implements charter network-approved curriculum.
• Implements a rigorous academic curriculum, receives strong professional development, and works together to improve the school and close the achievement gap.
• Coaches, mentors, models, develops and evaluates teachers using the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Drives a data-driven culture with planning fueled by a rigorous system of assessment and accountability to ensure that the school meets its charter accountability goals.
• Creates a shared culture, with traditions and core values focused on excellence
• Ensures that the school is safe and orderly.
• Ensures that teachers have high expectations for students and that students are provided with the overall skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed academically and socially.
• Builds strong family and community ties that establishes and maintains trusting relationships that will enable students, families, and teachers to take risks for success.
• Uphold the FLACS' mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
• Reflect on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve instructional effectiveness and guide professional growth.
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational capabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education required.
• New York State Certification as a School Building Leader and/or New York State Certification as School Building Leader and/or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) certificate and/or School District Leader (SDL) certificate and/or School District Administrator (SDA) certificate
• Experience as an effective assistant principal or other leadership position
• At least five years of successful teaching
• NYS fingerprint clearance and background check

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education required.
• New York State Certification as a School Building Leader and/or New York State Certification as School Building Leader and/or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) certificate and/or School District Leader (SDL) certificate and/or School District Administrator (SDA) certificate
• Experience as an effective assistant principal or other leadership position
• At least five years of successful teaching
• NYS fingerprint clearance and background check

Pay

$140,000 to $165,000

Schedule

Full Time