Principal (Jackson, TN)

Job description

Description Reports To: School Principal: Classification: Exempt: Salary: Commensurate with experience: ABOUT US: Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K-12 college-preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. GCS schools provide strong academic outcomes for their scholars through initiatives, including meaningful community involvement. GCS catalyzes community leadership to help revitalize the neighborhood as it operates its schools in that community. Instead of debating whether education impacts the community or vice versa, GCS believes integrating education and community is the most effective method to support student achievement (a true “Gestalt”). POSITION OVERVIEW: The School Principal Fellows program will support the Founding Jackson School Principals in developing the skills and mindset necessary to lead a high-performing charter school. The fellowship will primarily be based in Memphis for the 2026-27 school year and will transition to a full time Principal role in Jackson, TN for the 2027-28 school year. The principal fellow is part of the school's leadership team and acts as a Vice Principal. This emerging school leader will be immersed in a comprehen...