Elementary School Principal at Horizon Science Academy Cedar Rapids (Expected Spring 2026)

The School Principal for a startup-year Concept Schools charter campus leads the planning, opening, and first year of operations. This role requires entrepreneurial leadership, strategic planning, strong instructional capacity, and a relentless commitment to student success. The Principal is responsible for establishing the instructional vision, building all systems, structures, and teams, creating a positive, inclusive culture, managing startup operations and community engagement, and ensuring academic excellence and compliance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Founding Responsibilities & School Launch
• Facility Preparation & Operational Readiness
• Financial Leadership
• Student Recruitment & Enrollment
• Founding Staff Recruitment & Development
• Culture Building & Vision Setting
• Instructional Leadership
• Staff Supervision, Evaluation & Professional Growth
• Organizational Leadership & Compliance
• Family & Community Engagement

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
• State Administrative Certification
• Experience in school leadership; startup experience preferred
• Strengths in relationship building, outreach, operational leadership
• Strong instructional coaching skills
• Ability to lead in a culturally diverse environment
• Elementary school teaching/leadership experience as a requirement and special education endorsements are preferred

Concept Schools Values:

• High Expectations
• Student-Centered Decisions
• Integrity & Accountability
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Community Partnership

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Relocation assistance, Retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance