Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT EAST END PREP

East End Prep, located in the heart of East Nashville, is empowering Kindergarten - 8th grade scholars with the foundation necessary to excel in high school and college completion. At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right environment to perform on a high level and “work their magic” in the classroom is the key to overall student and school success. Joining the faculty of East End Prep in 2026, fifteen years after opening, is a chance to help continue to grow a top-performing school entrenched in a relentless commitment to excellence. You will be part of a team of stellar educators building a top performing K-8 school.

SUMMARY: The East End Prep Middle School Principal will be responsible for leading grades 5th – 8th grade. The Principal will work closely with the School Director, K-4 Elementary Principal and other school leaders to lead and implement an aligned academic and cultural vision.

APPLICATION TASKS: Click HERE – due date January 23, 2026

START DATE: June 2026

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Develop a highly talented group of educators to build the foundation for grades 5-8
• Lead and manage a team of teachers, instructional experts, and culture team to maximize student achievement and fulfill the mission of East End Prep.
• Accelerate and lead a culture of high expectations, accountability, and ownership for students and staff to advance student achievement and close the achievement gap for East End Prep scholars.
• Improve and lead the curricular and instructional practices and systems to drive exceptional student achievement for grades 5-8.
• Accelerate instructional staff on data-driven instruction, student-ownership of learning and outcomes, and a culture of achievement throughout the school.
• Maintain a strong and inspiring literacy culture and related support systems.
• Lead student culture systems to drive and cultivate a high standard of excellence for student character and behavior.
• Accelerate and lead a culture of student leadership and ownership through structures and systems based on leadership habits and principles.
• Lead and engage East End Prep families in what it means to fully support middle school students in an environment of high expectations, investing families in their scholar’s attendance and maintaining frequent touchpoints with communication
• Design and lead professional development opportunities and events for families to develop their capacity to fully support their scholar’s educational experience.
• Work in concert with the K-4 principal and school leaders to cultivate an aligned vertical matriculation of academic and school cultural experiences for scholars and families.
• Participate as a key member of the executive team in making key strategic decisions to support long term priorities and continuous organizational improvement and excellence.

ROLE PREREQUISITES:

• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred with demonstrated track record of high performance
• Demonstrated instructional and culture building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach teachers to improve student achievement by modeling, practicing, and providing actionable steps to improving performance
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations are clear, timelines are delineated, and excellence is defined
• Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources, organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need;
• Experience organizing and facilitating effective meetings;
• Ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop coherent, actionable strategies;
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Tennessee Administrative Certification (or working towards) Preferred

COMPENSATION

• East End Prep follows the MNPS Principal salary schedule.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid parental leave
• Private nursing room for new moms
• School-issued laptop
• On-going commitment to your development as an educator
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Access to retirement counseling advisor

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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