Rocketship Public Schools · 15 hours ago
Principal
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to transforming the future for underserved communities. The Principal is responsible for driving academic achievement, building a rigorous college preparatory culture, and leading a team of educators to ensure high levels of student success.
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Responsibilities
Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement
Work with teachers to build content expertise in humanities or STEM that is captured in units of study and daily plans
Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs
Ensure significant progress for all Rocketeers annually through management, planning and coaching of grade level teams
Support effective collaboration of Special Education Team, Enrichment Center Coordinators, and Operations staff so that all school staff are aligned towards common goals
Build trusting relationships with all students and families embracing the knowledge parents have as their child’s first teacher
Create a school community that frequently and proactively communicates with families and fully involves parents in student achievement through multiple outlets including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes. Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
Create a healthy, high-achieving environment where staff and students feel challenged, and also fully supported and valued
Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share practice, problem solve, and gather feedback, including actively participating in the Rocketship principal cohort within their region
Lead human capital activities for their school, including hiring, promotion, staffing, and termination decisions
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience teaching in an urban school classroom delivering significant achievement gains
2+ years of experience as an Assistant Principal (or equivalent) or a similar administrative position at an urban elementary school serving a diverse student population with a track record of realizing significant achievement gains
Prior experience as a school Principal preferred
Experience managing, coaching and developing teachers
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and families
Personal drive for high expectations
Results-oriented, using data to make decisions
Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience with instruction of multilingual learners
Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Commitment to parent partnership
Strong verbal and written communication skills
BA from an accredited university
Admin credential
Preferred
Prior experience as a school Principal
Benefits
Excellent health and wellness benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Company
Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3M2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-18
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