Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal)

Strategenius ·www.strategenius.org

Location Richmond, California
Salary USD 135,000 - 175,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Administrative Leadership
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PROCEDURE TO APPLY

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: https://makingwavesacademy.org/governance/policies-and-notices/.

Interested candidates are invited to CLICK HERE 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.

Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org.

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.

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Applications due: December 4, 2026

Semifinalist interviews: Week of January 11, 2027

Finalist interviews: Weeks of January 25 and February 1, 2027

Announcement: Mid-February 2027

Start date: June 28, 2027

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) role?
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Where is the Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) job located?
The Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) role with Strategenius is based in Richmond, CA, US.
What does the Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) role pay?
Strategenius lists the Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) role at USD 135,000–175,000 per year.
Is the Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Strategenius.
What experience level is the Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) role?
The Making Waves Middle School Director (Principal) position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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