Founding Assistant Principal - YES Prep White Oak Elementary (25-26)

$67,500 - $67,500/Yr

Yes Prep Public Schools - Houston, TX

Part-time - Senior

Houston, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Principal at YES Prep White Oak Elementary plays a crucial role in enhancing student achievement and fostering a positive school culture. This position involves managing instructional quality, coaching teachers, and leading various educational initiatives to ensure that all students receive outstanding instruction and support. The Assistant Principal will also oversee intervention programs, professional development for staff, and family engagement efforts, all while promoting the mission and values of YES Prep Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the progress toward increased student achievement for a cohort of teachers.
• Coach campus Interventionists and other leaders responsible for providing instructional support to students.
• Observe and evaluate teachers to ensure outstanding instruction in all classrooms.
• Plan and implement steps to establish a strong academic mindset and achieve results for all students.
• Assist in planning and delivering professional learning opportunities for teachers and staff.
• Lead campus testing responsibilities to ensure accuracy and fidelity.
• Provide leadership and coaching on positive school culture, student discipline, and compliance.
• Oversee the development and execution of intervention support systems and programs.
• Develop and manage effective school behavior systems with parent communication.
• Work with stakeholders to implement school-wide programs that increase student persistence.
• Establish and maintain a positive school culture among students, staff, and parents.
• Lead family engagement programming and recognize families as partners in education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least two years of exemplary instructional leadership and/or Grade-Level Chair experience.
• At least three years of exemplary teaching experience.
• Experience in administration and/or supervision.
• Certification in teaching/instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Experience in Elementary schools.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• 457(b) retirement plan
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan