Uncommon Schools
Uncommon Schools is seeking a Principal Fellow to strategically train and develop as a future school leader, with the goal of stepping into a Principal role upon completion of the Fellowship. The role involves immersive school experiences, professional development, and receiving feedback to build capacity in instructional leadership, teacher development, and school culture. This full-time position is based in Newark, New Jersey, and supports the organization's mission to provide exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2005
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that operates public K–12 college-preparatory schools across Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Its network serves primarily low-income, urban students and focuses on raising academic achievement and college completion through rigorous instruction and clear performance goals. Uncommon provides centralized supports—curriculum, teacher and leader development, data-driven coaching, and operational services—to help schools deliver consistent, measurable results.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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