Principal | Cedar Rapids Prep

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Principal | CEDAR RAPIDS PREP A school built on academic excellence and student joy • Cedar Rapids, IA ABOUT CEDAR RAPIDS PREP: Cedar Rapids Prep opened its doors in August 2025 to 250 students in grades 6–8 with a focus on what matters most: excellent teachers, consistent high expectations paired with joy, and using data and feedback to guide our work. In 2026–2027, the school adds 9th grade and expands its middle school cohorts, growing toward an eventual enrollment of 1,200+ students across K-12. The results speak for themselves: - 80% of 6th and 7th graders and 68% of 8th graders met their full-year NWEA MAP math growth goal at mid-year - 72%–80% of students have already met their reading growth goals at mid-year - Average daily attendance exceeds 94% - 97% of families report that staff genuinely care about their success and that their child is appropriately challenged academically - Average score out of 10 on recommending CRP: Staff: 9.65/10 | Students: 8.43/10 | Family NPS: 8.89/10 ABOUT THE ROLE: Due to an unexpected leadership transition, Cedar Rapids Prep is seeking an exceptional Principal to carry forward the unprecedented work already underway. This is a rare opportunit...