Upper School Director (High School Principal)

Upper School Director (HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL) Making Waves Academy Richmond, CA Start Date: June 28, 2027 Download PDF Making Waves Academy: Upper School Director Making Waves Academy (MWA), a public charter school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 5–12 in Richmond, California, seeks an accomplished, student-centered leader with deep instructional expertise to serve as its next Upper School Director. APPLY NOW “MWA is a place where we want all community members to feel seen, heard, and safe. The work we do here matters, and it matters that we do it in an environment that is healthy, supportive, and grounded in mutual respect.” — Elizabeth Martinez, Executive Director View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Procedure to apply SEARCH CALENDAR * Applications Due December 4, 2026 Semifinalist Interviews Week of January 11, 2027 Finalist Interviews Weeks of January 25 & February 1, 2027 Announcement Mid-February 2027 Start Date June 28, 2027 *Approximate dates subject to change It is the policy of Making Waves Academy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race, color, gender, (including gender identity, gender expression), sex, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. For a full copy of our non-discrimination policy, visit here . Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file: A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position A current resume The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors Please indicate the candidate’s relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report) References should be able to speak to the candidate’s effectiveness as an educator and administrator, the candidate’s ability to work successfully with children, and the candidate’s capacity to collaborate collegially with adults References will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission Salary range: $135,000–$175,000; the posted range represents the full pay scale for this role. MWA anticipates making an offer near the midpoint ($150,000–$160,000), commensurate with experience. Full-time, exempt, CalSTRS retirement eligible. Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org . Apply