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About the Role

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in actualizing the instructional and school culture vision. This role involves coaching and evaluating teachers, implementing school-wide policies, and addressing trends in curriculum, assessments, culture, inclusive learning, and family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the instructional leader, ensuring engaging, standards-aligned, and data-driven instruction.
• Foster a school culture of joy, high expectations, and inclusivity.
• Lead the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies for diverse student needs.
• Develop and support teachers and staff through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee student achievement, behavior, and attendance.
• Implement restorative justice and trauma-informed practices.
• Cultivate strong family and community engagement.
• Ensure school compliance with regulations and network policies.
• Serve as a visible and engaged leader, modeling professionalism and equity.
• Partner with the principal to support the implementation of the instructional vision.
• Provide direct coaching and feedback to teachers.
• Ensure the successful implementation of rigorous curricula and instructional materials.
• Coordinate with network and outside professional developers for support and resources.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide targeted feedback.
• Provide and oversee instructional professional development.
• Support teams to ensure the instructional needs of all students are met.
• Hold teachers accountable for student performance, including special education accommodations and IEP modifications.
• Use student achievement data to inform instruction and improve outcomes.
• Ensure a successful school-wide assessment and data analysis program.
• Oversee the administration, collection, and analysis of assessment data.
• Facilitate data reflection protocols to support teacher improvement and programmatic changes.
• Generate summary student performance reports.
• Partner with staff to support teachers in building rigorous, nurturing classroom communities.
• Respond to high-level behavior incidents and ensure alignment with network policy.
• Collaborate with school staff to support students' academic and socio-emotional development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Implement restorative justice and trauma-informed practices to support student behavior and well-being.
• Build strong relationships with students, promoting leadership, growth mindset, and social-emotional learning.
• Ensure school policies and procedures align with the mission and values of East Harlem Scholars Academies.
• Build relationships with families through frequent communication.
• Build events that engage families and ensure they feel part of the school community.
• Act as the first school-based leadership point of contact for escalated family concerns.
• Communicate regularly with families about student performance, school policies, trips, and events.
• Collaborate with community organizations to enhance school programs and resources.
• Ensure low student attrition by welcoming new families and understanding concerns before withdrawals.
• Partner with the principal to hire, coach, and support teachers.
• Ensure instructional staff receives accurate and timely performance information.
• Drive system for collection of teacher lesson plans and delivery of feedback.
• Conduct observations and formal performance reviews for teachers and staff.
• Implement and oversee performance improvement plans.
• Actively contribute to decisions regarding staff retention.
• Ensure school compliance with state, federal, and charter regulations.
• Oversee staff hiring, budget planning, and resource management.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and high-functioning school environment.
• Serve as a role model for staff and students.
• Continuously engage in professional development and leadership training.
• Work closely with network leaders to align school goals with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with OST leadership to ensure alignment between the academic day and OST.
• Support staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of OST.
• Support school-wide programs including common picture duties, maintaining a homeroom or advisory, and supporting students in field experiences.
• Adapt and prepare to implement duties and responsibilities as outlined by the Principal.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification or willingness to obtain one.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting.
• At least 2 years of school leadership experience, including coaching teachers, leading instruction, and managing school operations.
• Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment best practices across K-12 grade levels.
• Experience in data-driven instruction, using assessment and student performance data to inform decision-making.
• Expertise in differentiation, co-teaching models, and MLL strategies to support diverse learners.
• A strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive teaching, and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience implementing restorative justice and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and inspire teachers, providing coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and staff.
• A strategic thinker who can manage school-wide initiatives, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Ability to navigate challenges with flexibility, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrates timeliness, accountability, and ethical leadership in all responsibilities.
• Maintains a growth mindset, embracing feedback and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Instructional leadership
• Teacher coaching and evaluation
• Curriculum development and implementation
• Data-driven instruction
• School culture development
• Student achievement monitoring
• Behavior management
• Attendance tracking
• Family and community engagement
• Restorative justice practices
• Trauma-informed practices
• Compliance with regulations
• Professionalism
• Equity
• Student success focus
• Assessment analysis
• Action planning
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Differentiation
• Co-teaching models
• MLL strategies
• Anti-racism education
• Culturally responsive teaching
• Relationship building
• Strategic thinking
• Resource management
• Problem-solving
• Accountability
• Ethical leadership
• Growth mindset
• Lesson plan review
• Performance reviews
• Performance improvement plans
• Staff retention
• Budget planning
• School operations
• Compliance
• Professional development
• Leadership training
• Out of School Time (OST) program alignment

Location

• East Harlem

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5+ years teaching experience
• 2+ years leadership experience

Education Level

• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
• New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification

Salary/Compensations

• $125,000 - $140,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

• Founded in 1958 as a children’s reading group, East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) has grown into a dynamic multi-site after-school program and a network of public charter schools.
• EHTP is dedicated to increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem by providing rigorous, engaging academics combined with holistic support.
• The organization believes that all young people deserve access to an excellent education within their community.
• EHTP strives to be an agent of change in the fight for racial equity, using education as a tool for transformation.
• The commitment to anti-racism is integrated into instructional practices, professional development, organizational policies, and community engagement.
• EHTP's classrooms and programs are spaces of inclusion, empowerment, and academic excellence.

Equal Opportunity

• East Harlem Scholars Academies also offers a comprehensive benefits package.