Elementary Principal in Training at Tulsa Honor Academy

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Academic Achievement, Cultural Competence, Curriculum Development, Recruitment, Operational Planning, Feedback Utilization, Detail Orientation, Flexibility, Community Engagement, Instructional Materials Development, School Operations, Student Support

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

WHO WE ARE At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success. We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,400 scholars in grades 5-12 across our three school sites campuses in the 2026-2027 academic year. When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities. Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you? WHO YOU ARE You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college. You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it. You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback. You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself. You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success and network-wide systems support consistency and equity. You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff. You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content. You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders. You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks. You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field Grit and an indomitable spirit are an instinctual reaction when the work is hard in order to achieve our mission and you display ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems. You lead. You model what you expect. You sweat the small stuff. You are extremely detail-oriented. You firmly believe the small details can make a mission or vision come to life. You thrive on variety and constantly grow. Our roles may change every day. You get energy from continual learning and diversity in the day. You have high expectations, always seek feedback, and continue to heighten expectations. You block and tackle. You create an environment in which teachers can teach and scholars can learn. Scholar achievement is the most important thing. You both are proactive and responsive. You fix and prevent problems. You plan ahead to anticipate needs and are responsive when a need cannot be anticipated. You always have a plan but you always plan to be flexible. You communicate frequently and effectively. Our duties and priorities change frequently. You communicate clearly to all stakeholders. You are reliable. Consistency is key for all stakeholders. You gain trust from families, scholars, and staff if you are consistent, clear, and reliable. You are systematic and efficient. You look at the short term efficiency and the long-term impact. While one sometimes takes precedence, both are key. WHAT YOU’LL DO Tulsa Honor Academy’s Elementary Principal in Training is a member of our Network Leadership Team and Senior Leadership team. The Elementary Principal in Training will spend one (1) year in the planning and preparation phase leading into the anticipated opening of the Tulsa Honor Academy Elementary School for the 2027-2028 school year. During this year, the Elementary Principal in Training will engage in applied practice to observe and become proficient in the responsibilities and skills of a THA Principal. The person in this role is intended to transition into the founding Elementary Principal. Core Commitments It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. You work hard, but love just as hard. Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - You have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM. Ensure all scholars complete the cognitive work during the lesson, such as reading, writing, discussion, analysis, meaning-making, computation, and problem-solving Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes. Structure Driven School - You sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence. You sweat the small stuff Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times Know that warm and strict are not opposites Team, team, team - You support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. Value parents as our partners Model what you expect because you know adults drive culture Believe in a all hands on deck mentality Constant Improvement - You model what it really means to receive feedback. Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it Looking in the mirror rather than pointing out the window Use feedback to make productive changes in performance Diversity and Equity - You believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place People, paper, college - What you invest in says a lot about what you prioritize Developing rigorous instructional materials Supporting teammates, families and scholars Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college Core Responsibilities Elementary Planning: Work closely with the CAO, CEO, and/or other members of the THA Senior Leadership Team to co-design elements of the Elementary school model in alignment with the overall Tulsa Honor Academy Mission and Vision, adopting best practices as observed in selected national high-performing charter schools. Plan and execute operational preparations for a projected opening in the Fall of 2027 which may include work with facilities, classroom set-up, designing scholar-facing systems, move-in days, purchases etc. Provide support in the charter expansion approval process such as collecting signatures of support, working with families to speak at the authorizer’s board meeting, and speaking at the public board meeting. Recruit and hire an excellent team of mission-aligned teachers and staff Serve as a recruiter for new scholars; actively engaging prospective families and the larger community in an effort to meet enrollment targets while preparing families and scholars to be successful in our school. Collaborate with applicable network leaders in building foundational Elementary Curriculum materials that will drive college-ready academic results. Principal Training: Observe, practice and become proficient in the skills of a THA Principal in the the following areas: Academic Achievement Scholar Culture School Operations Adult Learning Leadership of Team Leadership of Self First Team Take on intentional assignments at various school sites and/or the network office to gain embedded/applied practice THE DETAILS Qualifications/Certifications Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred Active Oklahoma Teacher’s certification preferred Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred Flexibility Required: this position includes travel and occasional evening and weekend work in support of events and special projects. Experience 4+ years of experience as a teacher and/or school leader is required with a proven track record of student achievement. School leadership experience is required Leadership experience in high-performing charter school strongly preferred Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred Charter school experience is strongly preferred Role In the 2026-2027 school year, The Elementary Principal in Training will work on THA’s Network Team and report to the Chief Academic Officer. Full time, year round, exempt. This role is intended to begin on July 1, 2026. Compensation and Benefits THA’s starting salary range for Principals begins at $80,000. The starting salary range for Principals in Training begins at $75,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in the education field. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.

Responsibilities

The Elementary Principal in Training will work closely with senior leadership to design the elementary school model and prepare for its opening. Responsibilities include operational preparations, recruiting staff, and engaging with the community to meet enrollment targets.