Assistant Principal of Instruction - 2027/2028 School Year

Mastery Schools • Camden, NJ

22d • $108,200 - $137,025

About The Position

Mastery Schools is hiring an Assistant Principal of Instruction (API) to help educators excel and students reach their potential. The API develops and supervises teachers, supports their instructional effectiveness and professional growth, and promotes participatory, student-centered classrooms. The role coordinates assessment processes to monitor student performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven strategies that improve learning outcomes. Working closely with the Principal, the API helps create and maintain an outcomes-driven, joyful educational environment that prepares students to pursue their dreams.

Mastery Schools is a public charter network founded in 2001, with 23 K–12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden serving more than 14,000 students. The organization focuses on student achievement, educational equity, disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities that limit students’ choices. Its culture emphasizes respect, service, honesty, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Content-specialty opportunities are available as an API of ELA, K–2nd/Early Elementary, or STEM. The position is for the 2027/2028 school year.

Requirements

• At least three years of demonstrated classroom success, preferably in an urban school setting.
• Master’s degree.
• NJ certification completed or in process.
• Strong grasp of effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating urban youth.
• Strong people- and project-management abilities, including the ability to influence and improve cooperative working relationships within a team.
• Interest in providing a high-quality educational experience for students and families.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to use computer software and other technology that supports the learning environment.
• Ability to perform the physical duties and work in the environmental conditions required, including moving around classrooms and office spaces and performing office tasks.
• Ability to sit for up to two hours while viewing a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse, and typing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system or charter schools.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support implementation of Mastery Schools’ vision and guiding principles to promote a positive, achievement-focused school culture for teachers, staff, and students.
• Lead and supervise a high-functioning team of educators focused on academic performance and personal responsibility.
• Supervise teachers’ instructional methods, evaluate lesson plans, conduct weekly observations, provide professional development, and coach teachers on effective instructional strategies.
• Identify students who may benefit from additional support and guide them toward supplemental educational services as needed.
• Engage parents and community members in school activities to foster a neighborhood-centered approach to learning and development.
• Support the Principal in collecting and analyzing student performance data to identify struggling students, curriculum shortfalls, and teacher quality issues.
• Manage administrative functions, including testing schedules and teacher absenteeism needs.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan for Pennsylvania employees, with a 5% Mastery match for full-time employees.
• Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for New Jersey employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental health and counseling programs.
• Annual Professional Development Fund.
• Discounts and perks at retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and other organizations.
• Access to the Health Advocate Helpdesk for benefits-related support.
• Annual calendar presented as a benefit of working at Mastery.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager