Elementary School Assistant Principal of Humanities

Overview

2026-27 Elementary School Assistant Principal of Humanities – Bronx, NY

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools focus on a classical, inquiry-driven curriculum and virtues. Brilla alumni have earned substantial scholarships nationwide. This role reports to the Principal and focuses on Humanities, instructional leadership, and school culture, with responsibility for Tier 2/3 behavior systems and collaboration with the Student Services team.

The Elementary School Assistant Principal (AP) of Humanities executes the Principal’s Strategic Priorities, provides coaching and support to meet the needs of a cohort, and supports the planning and execution of academic and cultural initiatives and programming focused on Humanities. The AP supervises school-wide behavior systems (Tier 2/3) in collaboration with leadership and Student Services, ensuring processes meet student needs.

The AP directly supervises a caseload of teachers. Together with other Instructional Leadership Team members, the AP supports teachers by reviewing assessment data, identifying instructional strategies to meet Tier 1–3 needs, facilitating collaboration among grade-level/content teams, observing classrooms, providing live coaching feedback, and reinforcing standards and expectations for instructional excellence.

The AP is a collaborative, proactive, mission-driven leader who models Brilla’s Core Virtues, remains flexible, and is deeply dedicated to the Brilla mission.

• Instructional Leadership
• Model understanding of instructional best practices and elementary Humanities content
• With Network Curriculum and Instruction support, implement curriculum that inspires critical thinking, scholar growth, and virtues
• Conduct regular classroom observations, coach, and provide feedback to develop instructional practice for high student achievement
• Plan, facilitate, and attend regular programming (leadership meetings, network AP meetings, IEP meetings, professional development, data days, family conferences, etc.)
• Analyze student data to inform strategy, professional development, and instructional adjustments
• Create and facilitate weekly professional development aligned to campus goals

• Talent Management
• Collaborate with team members and network partners
• Assist principal with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new staff
• Support bi-annual performance evaluation conversations
• Monitor staff professionalism and ensure completion of deadlines and data submissions
• Conduct bi-weekly coaching meetings with teachers based on student data

• Strategic Thinking
• Set ambitious goals and drive accountability; stay resilient amid change
• Support crafting and communication of strategic school systems, culture, and vision
• Seek and implement feedback from families, staff, and scholars

• School Culture
• Foster joy, love of learning, and belonging; maintain high expectations
• Collaborate to design, model, facilitate, and uphold Tier 2/3 behavioral and academic processes
• Maintain professional norms and standards

• Family Engagement
• Promote a welcoming culture for families and community involvement
• Participate in family engagement initiatives and respond to concerns
• Support recruitment, enrollment, and retention as needed

• Other Duties
• Attend network/school activities, data review, and other duties as assigned

• Strong commitment to Brilla’s educational mission and community
• Initiative, flexibility, and resiliency in the face of change
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ownership of outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with the Classical liberal arts tradition
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s preferred)
• Two years teaching in an urban school with demonstrated student achievement in Humanities
• One year leading/coaching a team of adults (preferably in a charter setting)
• Experience with Core Knowledge (preferred)
• Special Education credential and experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Spanish (preferred)

Brilla offers a benefits package designed to support staff health, growth, and well-being, including:

• Comprehensive Professional Development: 225+ hours annually, onboarding, coaching, and targeted training
• Community and Culture: 30+ staff/family events per year
• Flexible Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Competitive Compensation:
  Salary range $117,734 – $149,211
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) and 401(k) with matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous PTO, DOE-aligned calendar, wellness resources

Brilla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment.

Note:

This description reflects information current for the  plan year and may be revised.