Principal Fellow

Job overview

The Principal Fellow role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Compensation is $92,000–$97,600 per year, with most candidates meeting the requirements expected to receive an offer of $92,000. Rochester Prep is part of Uncommon Schools, a nonprofit network of public charter schools focused on college preparation and closing the college completion gap. The fellowship develops future school leaders through school immersion, feedback, and professional development. Fellows build instructional leadership, teacher development, school culture, and family engagement capabilities in preparation for a potential Uncommon Principal role upon completion.

What you'll do

• Participate in formal and informal leadership feedback
• integrate into daily school activities
• work with the Host Principal and Senior Director of School Support to plan development of leadership competencies
• seek opportunities to demonstrate leadership presence and readiness
• attend monthly cross-regional and cohort-specific professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal fellow

rochester ny

rochester prep charter school

uncommon schools

school leadership

instructional leadership

teacher development

school culture

family engagement

professional development

$92k–$97.6k/year

charter schools

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off including sick time and holidays, approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks, training and development, health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, DCFSA and HSA options, financial planning, 403(b) with employer match, paid leave options, and mental health and wellness support.

Why this role

Fellowship is designed to prepare participants to step into an Uncommon Principal role upon completion; requires at least three years of teaching experience, at least one year coaching, leading, or managing teachers, and a bachelor’s degree.

About the employer

Rochester Prep Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.