Elementary School Principal Jobs in New Jersey

Position Type:

Administration

Date Posted:

5/20/2026

Location:

College Achieve Paterson Charter School

Closing Date:

07/01/2026

Supervisor

Location: College Achieve Paterson Charter School/Paterson

Organization:

College Achieve Public Schools

About College Achieve Public Schools

College Achieve Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to preparing scholars for college and lifelong success. Our mission is to equip every student with the academic foundation and character necessary to thrive in a competitive world. We believe in high expectations, a supportive environment, and providing every teacher with the tools to succeed.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Supervisor to join our team. The Supervisor is a key leadership role that will entail overseeing and supervising staff to ensure that Teaching and Learning are presented at the optimum level. The Supervisor will report directly to the Principal and support the building's Administrative Team to ensure that all of the policies are addressed. The ideal candidate is a strategic, creative, and critical thinker, problem solver, and a proven leader. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of the latest research and best practices that pertain to coaching principles, curriculum development, pedagogical applications, and assessments for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain the School's overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing school guidelines with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal, Administrative Team, and school staff to best meet the educational needs of the student population based on individual student needs.
- Work collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team in conducting coaching visits and providing feedback for continuous growth to staff.
- Orchestrate and model Professional Learning Communities and Coaching Cycles.
- Provide Co-Teaching Support and Implementation Practices.
- Utilize the pertinent data to drive planning and instruction.
- Provide feedback to lesson plans, intellectual prep, grading, and assessments.
- Supervision and evaluation of 4-8 staff.
- Collaborate with staff and leaders from various content areas at the school based and network level.
- Works collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team in guiding decision making and problem solving in relation to student, family, or team needs.
- Demonstrates the promotion of life-long learning by participating in pertinent professional development in both the academic curriculum as well as cultural proficiency and awareness of understanding diversity.
- Co-Teach and Facilitate professional development to the staff to address pertinent areas that impact the academic, social-emotional needs of scholars.
- Develop initiatives that promote the "12 Pillars of the College Achieve Public Schools Model for Learning."

Required Qualifications

- Successful teaching experience in a multicultural diverse setting is preferred.
- Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn at the highest level.
- Demonstrated record of success which exemplifies instructional leadership, standards of academic excellence and personal/moral integrity.
- Knowledge of current best practices impacting upper elementary and middle school scholars.
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with scholars, staff, parents, administration and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment including appropriate handling of all confidential matters with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to diverse stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary range, commensurate with experience

Additional bonuses can include Signing, Performance, and Retention incentives

Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- NJ State Pension Plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Professional development support, including access to a lesson plan repository
- Teacher referral program
- Extended time off for the Thanksgiving and winter breaks

Desired Skills & Attributes

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Passion for educational equity and high academic standards

Commitment to continuous professional growth

Ability to build strong relationships with students and families

Flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset