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We are looking for a high-potential, mission-aligned individual to serve as an Assistant Principal no prior school leadership experience or certification required. This role is designed for emerging leaders who may not have formal education backgrounds but bring strong organizational, team leadership, or operational skills from other fields.
The Assistant Principal will support daily school operations, student culture, and instructional systems in partnership with the Principal and school leadership team. This is a hands-on, growth-focused opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in education and grow into a future leadership role.
Compensation: $90,000 to $100,000 /year
Support school-wide culture, systems, and routines that create a safe and productive learning environment
Help manage daily operations including arrival/dismissal, transitions, and special events
Build strong relationships with students and staff, reinforcing high expectations and a positive school climate
Assist with classroom observations and teacher support in partnership with the leadership team
Analyze student behavior or attendance data and help drive solutions with the team
Collaborate with grade-level teams to support instruction, logistics, and planning
Communicate regularly and professionally with families, reinforcing school-home partnership
Lead or support special projects, events, and systems as needed
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated leadership in any setting (Sports, community, business military, service, etc.)
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
A growth mindset and openness to feedback
Passion for working with young people and making an impact in underserved communities
Ability to adapt, take initiative, and learn quickly on the job
Nice to Have (but not required):
Prior experience working with youth or in a fast-paced team environment
Experience managing projects, logistics, or people
Familiarity with schools, instructional support, or student behavior systems (even informally)
A mission-driven, collaborative team environment
Hands-on experience in school leadership and operations
Personalized coaching and professional development
A clear path for growth into future leadership roles
Competitive salary and benefits
Assistant Principal • New York, NY, US