Assistant Principal- Grades 56- January 2026 Start Date

Mission of NCS
Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a
rigorous comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual social and emotional
development of each child. Our students who will include autistic scholars and students with
IEPs will become independent learners and critical thinkers will acquire the academic skills that
they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools and will exhibit the social and
emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity
The Assistant Principal works with the Principal to ensure continuous improvement in
measurable student performance and achievement customer satisfaction performance
management and compliance. The Assistant Principal supports the schools overall
administration and operation and assumes full responsibility for the school when the Principal is
absent from the building. The Assistant Principal is responsible for the student achievement
outcomes of scholars. Further they assist in fostering a strong School Leadership Team
ensuring a positive school culture and building a school-wide community with all stakeholders
including families.

Reporting Structure:
The position will report directly to the School Principal

Who You Are:
A committed leader aligned with the mission of Neighborhood Charter Schools
dedicated to providing new educational opportunities through a comprehensive K-8
program

An education reformer with a strong commitment to the academic success and holistic
development of our students
A collaborative professional capable of working flexibly within a diverse team of teachers
and leaders
A graduate of a Bachelors degree program (required); NY State SBL certification
(preferred)
An experienced teacher leader with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and/or
2 years of instructional coaching or leadership experience (preferred)
Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and developing new and experienced teachers
Experience providing feedback and coaching teachers toward strong data-supported
results
Strong content knowledge
Knowledge of autistic students and their learning needs
Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
Strong communication and negotiating skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships

What Youll Do:
Be the model of excellence consistency and reliability for the staff and students you
lead
Communicate effectively and consistently with all team members to ensure clarity of
vision and how to work together collaboratively
Ensure students receive high-quality instruction from teachers receive feedback on their
work and have multiple attempts to learn and practice content and skills
Promote differentiation and best practices as they relate to supporting all learners
Promote social-emotional learning of all students through systems and practices
embedded throughout the day
Promote an open-door atmosphere for your staff to come to leadership at any time
Provide professional development for staff on the individual small group and large
group levels as needed
Observe and provide feedback to teachers and staff in a way that is aligned with the
NCS vision
Keep staff informed with initiative rollouts and key information in a timely and clear
fashion
Partner with other leaders in the organization to develop and lead professional
development throughout the year as needed
Design and promote a strong positive school culture
Ensure strong school-wide systems for arrival lunch recess and dismissal
Design and execute tight attendance incentives and absence follow-up plans with the
Culture and Operations teams
Build and strengthen the school community with all stakeholders including families

Work with the Principal and other team members to ensure academic and cultural
cohesion
Engage with the Parent Association as well as host other parent engagement events to
inform and partner with families throughout the year.
Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to enhance
instructional practices
Support teachers in utilizing data-driven approaches to inform instructional decisions
Host grade-level meetings in partnership with other leaders to support teacher lesson
planning intellectual preparation and student work analysis
Support the schools assessment program from in-house exams to state assessments
Participate in the interview and selection process of the instructional staff as appropriate
Serve as a key member of the School Leadership Team and strategic partner to the
Principal
Support the retention of Distinguished and Proficient employees by exhibiting
professionalism and making positive contributions to workplace morale
Other responsibilities as determined by the School Principal and/or Executive Director

Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience based on the salary schedule
Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision and dental insurance
Competitive retirement plan
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Provided with a smartphone and a laptop

Salary for this role starts at $133000 and increases based on qualifications and experience.
Neighborhood Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a
diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees
based on race color religion national origin gender age disability sexual orientation or any
other legally recognized protected basis. Our mission is to empower responsible citizen-scholars
who will positively impact the world and building a team with diverse perspectives and
backgrounds is integral to achieving this goal. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds
to apply.