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Why NHCS?
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve nearly 800 scholars across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social-emotional well-being of our scholars and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their social-emotional growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our scholars thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
 
What is the Lower School Principal role?
The Lower School Principal ensures all school staff have access to the knowledge, skills, and resources that they need to implement the school's mission and align with our design principles - rooted in love, greater than the sum of our parts, joyful rigor, good trouble, and sense of self, sense of purpose.
 
They serve the organization as the instructional, operational, and cultural leader of grades K1-4, developing and supporting school-based student programming, and strong family partnerships in support of teaching, learning, and student achievement.  In addition, they facilitate collaboration across stakeholders to develop, lead, and make improvements to a strong school environment that results in the success and growth of all students. This position is a year-round Leadership Team position with full benefits and six weeks of vacation. The salary range for this role is $94,000-$127,000. 
 
Is this You?

• You have a valid Massachusetts School Principal License or enrollment in a School Principal Licensure Program,  or proof of successful completion of MA-PAL;
• Shelter English Immersion Admin Endorsement (SEI);
• 3 to 5 years of K-12 teaching experience;
• 3 years of K-12 administrative experience;
• You are committed to cultivating anti-racist, culturally responsive and restorative practices;
• You demonstrate leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents in a diverse environment;
• You have excellent analytical skills as well as oral and written communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills;
• You will thrive in a community in which all members demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect and hope;
• You are available to start July 1, 2026

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community - scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Thank you for your interest in our school. We are strongly committed to continuing to hire a diverse and multicultural staff and look forward to hearing from you. Please send a cover letter and resume using the provided link.

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