Principals

We seek talented educators to lead and transform New York City public schools.

If you are an outstanding educator who aspires to lead a school where all students succeed:

• Apply to the Principal Candidate Pool or for one of our many Assistant Principal positions
• Learn more about New York State certification requirements for school leaders

If you are a member of the Principal Candidate Pool:

• View and apply for school-specific principal positions

For those interested in becoming a school leader, the following organizations offer leadership development programs for educators seeking to become school principals in New York City:

• Leaders in Education Apprenticeship Program (LEAP)
• New Leaders for New Schools
• NYC Leadership Academy
• Many local universities with education leadership programs