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:

   New Leaders for New Schools

   NYC Leadership Academy

   Many local universities with education leadership programs