Assistant Principal

Mission of NCS

Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. Our students, who will include autistic scholars and students with IEPs, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, will acquire the academic skills that they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools, and will exhibit the social and emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential.

The Assistant Principal works with the Principal to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement, customer satisfaction, performance management, and compliance. The Assistant Principal supports the school's overall administration and operation and assumes full responsibility for the school when the Principal is absent from the building. The Assistant Principal is responsible for the student achievement outcomes of scholars. Further, they assist in fostering a strong School Leadership Team, ensuring a positive school culture, and building a school-wide community with all stakeholders, including families.

The position will report directly to the School Principal.

• A committed leader aligned with the mission of Neighborhood Charter Schools, dedicated to providing new educational opportunities through a comprehensive K-8 program
• An education reformer with a strong commitment to the academic success and holistic development of our students
• A collaborative professional capable of working flexibly within a diverse team of teachers and leaders
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required); NY State SBL certification (preferred)
• An experienced teacher leader with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and/or 2+ years of instructional coaching or leadership experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and developing new and experienced teachers
• Experience providing feedback and coaching teachers toward strong, data-supported results
• Strong content knowledge
• Knowledge of autistic students and their learning needs
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships

• Be the model of excellence, consistency, and reliability for the staff and students you lead
• Communicate effectively and consistently with all team members to ensure clarity of vision and how to work together collaboratively
• Ensure students receive high-quality instruction from teachers, receive feedback on their work, and have multiple attempts to learn and practice content and skills
• Promote differentiation and best practices as they relate to supporting all learners
• Promote social‑emotional learning of all students through systems and practices embedded throughout the day
• Promote an open‑door atmosphere for your staff to come to leadership at any time
• Provide professional development for staff on the individual, small group, and large group levels, as needed
• Observe and provide feedback to teachers and staff in a way that is aligned with the NCS vision
• Keep staff informed with initiative rollouts and key information in a timely and clear fashion
• Partner with other leaders in the organization to develop and lead professional development throughout the year, as needed
• Design and promote a strong, positive school culture
• Ensure strong school‑wide systems for arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal
• Design and execute tight attendance incentives and absence follow‑up plans with the Culture and Operations teams
• Build and strengthen the school community with all stakeholders, including families
• Work with the Principal and other team members to ensure academic and cultural cohesion
• Engage with the Parent Association, as well as host other parent engagement events to inform and partner with families throughout the year.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to enhance instructional practices
• Support…