Raleigh Charter High School is a free and independent public school chartered by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Since opening its doors in 1999, Raleigh Charter High School has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in active, social and creative learning with its unique school culture, curricular innovations, emphasis on civic education and rigorous college preparatory curriculum. With approximately 550 students and a 19:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students enjoy individualized attention from our caring and talented teachers and college counselors. Educators at RCHS foster a love of learning and civic engagement in their students through challenging and meaningful coursework and unique programs.

Raleigh Charter High School has begun a search for an exceptional lead administrator. The ideal candidate would possess:

Extensive high school classroom experience
A graduate degree
Prior experience in administration or advanced degree in education or school administration
North Carolina School Administrator – Principal License is a plus

How to apply

Applications will be accepted from June 1 – June 30, and will be reviewed as they arrive. For information about our school click on the following links: College Profile and Curriculum Guide, a short brochure about RCHS and a case study on Raleigh Charter High School conducted by the Model Schools Network on successful practices that support student learning.

All applicants must electronically submit the following:

A cover letter
A resume
A one-page statement of your philosophy of teaching
A one-page statement of your philosophy of school administration
All college or university transcripts
A list of references (at least three, none of whom will be contacted without first conferring with the candidate)

A thorough background check will be completed post-offer, including drug screening, criminal check, and credit check.

For consideration please send application materials in confidence to searchcommittee@raleighcharterhs.org.