Assistant Principal

The role

The Assistant Principal serves as an instructional leader, mentor, and partner to the principal. This person will drive academic excellence, manage school operations, and facilitate professional growth for staff.

What you will do

• Set and model high academic expectations
• Drive progress toward academic and organizational goals
• Maintain a safe environment for teaching and learning
• Ensure school policies and behavioral expectations are reinforced
• Supervise arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch and/or recess
• Support the school's Child Study Team
• Maintain student conduct data and records
• Monitor and problem-solve student attendance challenges
• Assume responsibility for school operations in the absence of the principal
• Formally evaluate staff and provide coaching

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Administration or a related field
• 5 years as an effective, impactful classroom teacher
• 2+ years leading, coaching and developing teachers
• NYS Teacher certification
• Familiarity with remote learning systems (e.g. Google Classroom, on-line curriculum platforms)
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google drive programs
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives
• Knowledge of change management theory and practice, team building, and group dynamics
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status, either now or in the future

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in an education field/administration and supervision
• 5 years as an effective, impactful classroom teacher, in the elementary grades
• NYS School Building Leader certification
• Experience in charter schools in urban communities
• Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish

Benefits

• Medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pre-tax commuter & transit benefits
• Flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
• Longevity and referral bonuses
• Generous paid time off
• Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• Professional development

Before you apply

• Completion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship

About the company

Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. They are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.