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About the Role

Brilla Schools is seeking a Middle School Assistant Principal (AP) of STEM to support the Principal in executing strategic priorities, ensuring instructional continuity, and leading STEM initiatives. The AP will coach teachers, support academic and cultural programs, and oversee behavioral support systems for students.

Responsibilities

• Model a deep understanding of instructional best practices and command of elementary STEM content.
• Implement curriculum and instruction that inspires critical thinking, scholar growth and an appreciation for Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
• Conduct regular classroom observations, live coach and provide feedback that urgently develops and deepens teachers’ understanding of instructional practice.
• Plan, facilitate, and attend regular, mission-critical programming including weekly leadership meetings, network AP meetings, IEP meetings, summer development sessions, data days, parent workshops, family conferences, and other administrative activities.
• Engage in ongoing analysis of student data to inform strategy, professional development and adjustments to instruction.
• Create and facilitate weekly professional development sessions for staff aligned to instructional goals of the campus.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication with all team members and network partners.
• Support principal with the interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new staff.
• Craft and support facilitation of twice-yearly performance evaluation conversations.
• Closely monitor and address staff professionalism - ensuring deadlines, surveys, data and assessment and other professional responsibilities are met and completed with quality and fidelity.
• Conduct bi-weekly coaching meetings with teachers on caseload grounded in student data, instructional feedback and practice.
• Model an achievement orientation & drive by setting ambitious goals, taking initiative, and securing accountability to get results.
• Support principal in crafting and communicating strategic school systems, culture, and vision that is urgent, creative and grounded in best practice.
• Seek and implement feedback from families, staff and scholars around school initiatives and improvement.
• Create intentional experiences that foster joy, a love of learning, and a sense of belonging to the school community.
• Work with the Principal, Instructional Coaches, Students Services team to design, model, facilitate, and hold others accountable to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral and academic processes and systems established.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism in execution of professional norms, attire and managing deliverables.
• Support, and reinforce with staff, a welcoming and engaging culture of hospitality for every family.
• Support and participate in family engagement initiatives, including, but not limited to, monthly Coffee and Conversations, Parent University and Family Involvement Committee meetings.
• Promptly and effectively respond to family concerns.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment and retention as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, attending network/school walkthroughs, test preparation, small group instruction, model teaching, reviewing report cards and comments, reviewing and finalizing incident reports, mediating parent concerns, Parent University facilitation, maintaining communication logs, ensuring accurate attendance, and supporting external professional development activities.

Requirements

• An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community.
• A high level of initiative, flexibility and resiliency in the face of challenge, change or ambiguity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of ownership for the outcomes achieved.
• Capacity for managing many diverse projects and proven examples of strong organization and self-management.
• Excellent and inspiring oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with and appreciation for the Classical liberal arts tradition.
• At least two years teaching in an urban school serving predominantly low-income children with demonstrated exemplary student achievement results within STEM content(s).
• At least one year of experience successfully leading, managing and coaching a team of adults with demonstrated results, preferably in a charter school setting.
• Experience with the Eureka Math® and/or Illustrative Math® (preferred).
• Special Education credential and experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in Spanish (preferred).

Skills

• STEM
• Instructional Leadership
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Professional Development
• Talent Management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Organization
• Self-Management
• Spanish (preferred)

Location

• Bronx

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least two years teaching experience
• At least one year of leadership/management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Master's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $118,205 to $142,674

Benefits

• Comprehensive Professional Development (over 225 hours annually)
• Community and Culture (over 30 bonding events annually)
• Flexible Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Competitive Compensation
• 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• DOE-aligned school calendar
• Wellness resources

About the Company

• Brilla Schools is a growing K-8 network in the Bronx serving over 2,000 students, managed by Seton Education Partners.
• Dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue through a classically inspired approach.
• Combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, with individualized support.
• A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs.
• Brilla alumni have secured spots in prestigious high schools and earned significant scholarships.
• Offers competitive salaries to honor staff dedication.
• Prepares students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

Equal Opportunity

• Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
• Brilla Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.