Principal - Tindley Genesis Academy

Job Tracking ID :

512534-911055

Job Location :

Indianapolis, IN United States Job Type :

Full-Time/Regular Date Updated :

May 01, 2026

Starting Date :

ASAP Position Type :

Teacher School :

Genesis Grade :

K,1,2,3,4,5

Job Description:

Principal Job Description Tindley Genesis Academy Position Title:

Principal Employment Type:

Full-Time About Tindley Genesis Academy At Tindley Genesis Academy, we believe that college starts early. We are committed to providing a rigorous and accelerated learning environment where all scholars—regardless of background—are empowered to succeed academically and in life. Our work is grounded in four core pillars: Academics, Leadership, Service, and Community. Position Overview The Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for ensuring a safe, high-performing learning environment aligned with the mission of Tindley Accelerated Schools. This role requires strong leadership in academics, staff management, school culture, and community engagement. Key Responsibilities Instructional Leadership Establish and promote high academic standards and expectations for all scholars and staff Oversee and evaluate instructional programs, lesson plans, and classroom delivery Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to improve teaching effectiveness Ensure curriculum alignment with network goals and student achievement outcomes Use data to drive instructional decisions and improve scholar performance School Operations & Management Manage daily school operations including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation Develop and maintain the master schedule to support effective instruction Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and network policies Oversee school facilities to maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment Implement and monitor emergency procedures and safety protocols Staff Leadership & Development Supervise, evaluate, and support all school staff Foster a collaborative and accountable professional culture Lead regular staff meetings and professional development initiatives Identify performance gaps and address personnel concerns as needed School Culture & Climate Create a safe, structured, and positive school environment Establish and enforce discipline systems and behavior expectations Maintain visibility and engagement with scholars, staff, and families Promote a culture aligned with Tindley's mission and values Family & Community Engagement Build strong relationships with parents and the community Communicate regularly with families to support student success Engage stakeholders in school improvement efforts Administrative & Compliance Duties Maintain accurate records, reports, and attendance data Oversee inventory of school supplies, materials, and equipment Ensure proper supervision of students during all school activities Perform additional duties as assigned

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications Master's Degree in Education or related field required Valid School Administrator License required Minimum of 5 years teaching experience Minimum of 2 years administrative or leadership experience preferred Preferred Skills & Competencies Strong instructional leadership and data-driven decision-making Excellent communication (written and verbal) Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Commitment to equity and student success in an urban education setting What We're Looking For Passion for improving outcomes for all scholars Commitment to the mission: "How Are The Children?" Experience working with diverse or underserved student populations A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style

Job Benefits:

Benefits Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees. Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Access to additional group term life insurance
• Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Access to the Indiana's Teacher or Public Retirement System (Pension Plan)

Professional Enrichment Program:

Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.

Student Loan Forgiveness:

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.