Position Summary

Carolina Charter Academy is seeking a strong, student-centered Principal to lead the daily life and instructional program of our growing K–8 school. The Principal will serve as the school’s instructional leader and day-to-day campus leader, working closely with the Superintendent to support academic excellence, a strong and inclusive school culture, effective communication, and steady school improvement.

The successful candidate will be a visible, approachable, and responsive leader who builds trust, strengthens unity, and fosters confidence across the school community, bringing consistency, clarity, and steady follow-through to leadership practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the academic program and promote high expectations for student learning and achievement
• Supervise and support teachers, assistant principals, and other school-based staff
• Strengthen school culture, student support systems, and day-to-day operational effectiveness
• Promote clear, timely, transparent, and consistent communication with staff and families, ensuring expectations are well understood and sustained over time
• Build trust and foster a positive, collaborative school community that values staff voice and family partnership
• Use data to guide school improvement and instructional decisions
• Support beginning teachers and staff development
• Manage assigned school-based resources responsibly and authorize routine budgeted expenditures within established limits
• Work closely with the Superintendent to align school operations with the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent expectations and ensure reliable follow-through in communication and decision-making across the school

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field required
• North Carolina principal licensure or eligibility preferred
• Successful experience in teaching and school leadership required with a minimum of two years as an assistant principal
• Demonstrated ability to support staff, improve student outcomes, and build strong school culture
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience in a charter school setting or a similarly mission-driven school environment preferred

The Leader We Seek

• Visible and approachable
• A strong communicator
• Student-centered and mission-driven
• Calm, steady, and collaborative
• Able to unify and support staff
• Committed to high expectations and a healthy school culture
• Listens well and leads with fairness and compassion
• Consistent and dependable in leadership decisions
• Follows through on commitments and communication

First-Year Priorities

In the first year, the Principal will prioritize building trust, strengthening relationships, and establishing consistency across the school, laying a steady foundation for long-term success.

Application Materials

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three professional references