Position Title: Principal

Position Type: Full Time

Start Date: 2026 (preferred starting time is Summer 2026)

Established in 2001, Salam Academy expanded its offerings over the years to go beyond elementary and middle schools. It now serves early childhood, as well it has a hybrid high-school program. It was established to serve the local Muslim community’s educational needs but has always been open to educate anyone in the local community who is seeking high-quality education in a caring and safe environment. The mission of the School is geared towards educating outstanding Muslim citizens in the American society who are equipped not just with strong faith but also with strong secular education in math, science and language-arts. The School is blessed to have its HS graduates attend college at a 100% rate. Many of its alumni garnered top scholarships at universities and attended marquee colleges/universities in the USA.Position OverviewThe Principal position is the main administrative and educational position in the School. The Principal will oversee different facets of School operation while working with a team of administrative staff members, as well as cooperating with the volunteer School Board of Directors who are the main governing body in charge of the School.

1. Manage the teachers and staff on a daily basis
2. Interact with students and parents/guardians and their needs and issues
3. Enforce the School policies, handbooks and procedures, and ensure to have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring activities in the School
4. Submit periodic reporting to the School Board of Directors and attend their meetings
5. Constantly engage in activities that support the School’s mission

Essential Qualifications:

The following is sought in any applicant for this position:

1. An embodiment of the School Mission
2. Background in Education

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a College of Education or related field. This implies knowing how classrooms are set up and run and managed, as well as procuring appropriate curriculum for the different grades.
2. Management: Has had previous management role(s) overseeing others and helping them with their job duties.
3. Team player: has demonstrated the ability to successfully work with groups of people and different players or actors in different settings.
4. Enthusiasm: Have enthusiasm towards educating the next generations to support them reaching their potential.

Pay & Benefits:

$55k in annual base pay rate with additional pay possible upon application

Position Type

Administrative (Full Time)

Start Date

2026-06-01

Application Deadline

2026-05-15

School Information

Salam Academy8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA salamacademy.org

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