Elementary Assistant Principal

Job Title:

Elementary Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

5/20/2026

Job Function:

School Leadership

Grade Level:

Elementary/Middle School

Job Type:

Full-Time

Start Date:

2026-27

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is at a high-performing charter school serving ~300 PreK-6th grade students in the District of Columbia. The Assistant Principal will partner with their colleagues on the leadership team to design, implment, and manage the academic vision and program of grades K-6. The Assistant Principal will ensure academic learning standards and resumts are achieved.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience coaching teachers, leading data-driven cycles of improvement, and increasing student achievement, as well as an interest in personal growth and development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of the Principal, s/he will perform specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: 

Instructional Leadership

• Model excellence in teaching and leading;
• Implement an instructional vision and maintain focus on high standards of student achievement - leading to defined student achievement outcomes;
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and instructional program;
• Equip staff to use student performance data to set achievement targets, strengthen instruction, and improve student outcomes; and
• Collaborate with key staff to administer interim assessments and seamlessly implement state assessments, and drive ongoing revision of instructional plans in response to assessment data.

Talent and Culture

• Develop, monitor and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all elementary students and teachers;
• Work cooperatively with the Principal to coach, supervise, and evaluate staff through informal classroom visits, formal and informal classroom observations, lesson plan review, and written evaluations for instructional staff; 
• Identify professional development priorities and design plans for instructional staff;
• Support teacher performance through leading data-driven coaching cycles; 
• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs);
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of academic staff (teachers and instructional assistants).

School Operations

• Collaborate with the Principal and operations team to manage, supervise, and evaluate effective procedures for the day-to-day operation of the school consistent with its philosophy, mission, values and goals;
• Support the school’s compliance with external parties including the Public Charter School Board (PCSB), Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE), and all federal and local policies and laws;
• Collaborate with school leadership on HR, budgeting, facility management, and compliance to fulfill the school’s academic goals.  
• Communicate the message of standards-driven teaching and learning to parents/guardians, staff, and students; 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and their families through communication, outreach, and collaboration; and
• Complete other duties as outlined by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

Educational Background and Work Experience

• A minimum of three years of academic leadership experience; previous experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Instructional Coach required;
• At least three years of classroom teaching experience;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Strongly preferred:
  • Advanced degree in K-12 school administration, curriculum & instruction, or a related field 
  • Experience formally coaching school staff to instructional excellence;
  • Experience with special education.

Skills and Characteristics

• A performance and results-driven approach to school leadership and student outcomes;
• A desire to intentionally grow in his/her leadership abilities through a dynamic partnership with a school improvement team;
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards and Structured Literacy for K - 2nd grade; MAP and CAPE assessments;
• Comfort synthesizing and prioritizing data to solve problems and develop strategies to achieve ambitious academic goals;
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytic skills;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to present information to large groups of adults;
• Ability to establish a team-building, facilitative rapport with peers, staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders;
• Willingness to collaborate around instructional decisions;
• Experience with local, state, and federal compliance;
• A demonstrated passion for advancing educational opportunities in low-income communities; extensive knowledge of the charter school movement, while extremely valuable, is not required for this position.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $100,000 -$125,000 depending on experience, with a competitive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C. Human Rights Act or other applicable laws or court order. #LI-KP2