Assistant Principal

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, discover, and develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and privilege to unleash that potential within every Rocketeer we serve. Our non‑profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high‑quality public schools to thrive in their communities.

We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Assistant Principals (APs) at Rocketship are charged with driving academic achievement for students and building a rigorous college‑preparatory school culture. Every AP works closely with their Principal to lead and implement the instructional vision with a group of educators.

Assistant Principals typically support several grade levels directly, which includes direct management of the teachers on that grade level as well as instructional support staff. APs lead their grade levels by driving data‑analysis cycles, regularly observing classrooms, providing continuous feedback, and co‑planning units of study and lesson plans aimed at increasing educator effectiveness and leadership.

Rocketship campuses are supported by a school leadership team that includes the Principal, Assistant Principals, as well as operations team members. APs share responsibility across the school leadership team for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. Together, they lead a team of teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff who collectively deliver gap‑closing, personalized instruction to students from pre‑K to fifth grade.

Rocketship attracts school leaders with ambitious aspirations. Just as we are committed to propelling student growth we are dedicated to advancing the careers of our exceptional talent. As an AP, you will receive ongoing professional development in conducting rigorous observations, providing meaningful feedback, and executing useful planning and analysis. Additionally, Rocketship is a rapidly growing network which provides APs with a number of career paths both within our schools and on the Network Support Team.

Reports to the Principal and direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors. The salary range for this position starts at $80,750.

Believes that adult preparation is essential to student success.

Has a desire to become an elementary content expert and is eager to use that knowledge to develop teachers who demonstrate excellence in their planning and execution of lessons.

Understands that eliminating the achievement gap is hard work but deeply rewarding and within their control.

• Developing Effective Educators:
• Foster a rigorous and college‑preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement.
• Coach teams to build subject‑area expertise.
• Engage in cycles of data‑driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
• Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction in our full inclusion model.
• Teaching:
  Assistant Principals will at times be required to step in and teach to either model for teachers, provide assistance to teachers or the school community, or to more deeply internalize the school model. Additionally, as part of onboarding, all new Rocketship Assistant Principals will be expected to teach for three or more weeks to learn the curriculum and model.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Student and Parent Partnership:
• Rocketship Assistant Principals succeed in partnership with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting…