Principal

We are hiring for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!

The mission of One Bright Ray Community High School, an independent, accelerated high school, is to provide quality education to Philadelphias learners in search of a positive school experience while earning their diploma. We provide a supportive environment free of negative labels that challenge each student to explore his or her personal and academic potential. We are a second chance for our adults in their pursuit of a high school diploma.

Pay: $50/hr
Schedule: Monday-Thursday Evenings, 4:35pm-8:35pm
Location: Simpson Evening Campus - 1142 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Qualifications: Masters Degree, PA Principal PK-12 Certification
Benefits: Paid Time Off

Responsibilities:

• Identify professional development needs and develop professional development plans for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Review lesson plans, provide written feedback to teachers, and coach teachers around standards-based planning
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director on climate and culture initiatives for the campus
• Support staff as they plan and deliver new student orientation and returning-student orientation
• Ensure that all school stakeholders are able to articulate a clear and shared vision for learning
• Promote high-quality instructional practices that consistently allow for excellent instruction school-wide
• Be a visible and consistent presence throughout the school
• Develop systems and a school culture that promotes peer feedback, support, and collaboration
• Collect, analyze, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff

Competencies & Abilities:

• Ability to motivate staff and students around a shared vision for success
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, and community partners
• Passion for developing staffs instructional and leadership capacities
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change
• Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the schools vision
• Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
• Clear understanding of policies and law affecting special populations, LEP students and students receiving special education services
• Ability to model an exemplary work ethic
• A strong social justice alignment and a desire to engage in anti-racism work