Assistant Principal of Operations - On Assignment - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Schools•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$108,200 - $137,025

About The Position

The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) On Assignment at Mastery Schools is a leadership development role designed to prepare candidates for future APO opportunities within the network. The position combines campus leadership with strategic network initiatives and provides experience supporting instructional leadership, operational excellence, and systems thinking across multiple school contexts. The APO On Assignment may serve in temporary campus leadership placements, support leadership transitions, lead network-wide initiatives, and provide support in response to student and organizational needs. During temporary campus assignments, the role may assume the full responsibilities of an APO to ensure continuity of school leadership during vacancies, leaves, or transitions. The position works closely with school and network leaders to develop expertise in operational systems and leadership across diverse school communities. Responsibilities span enrollment, school administration, infrastructure, financial management, customer service, and compliance. The role supports student recruitment and retention, accurate records and schedules, assessments, facilities and procurement, budget and financial processes, front-desk and operational staff, customer service, and adherence to applicable laws and policies. The position may involve frequent travel between network campuses; reliable transportation is essential. The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least two years of management-related or other relevant work experience. A master's degree is preferred. The position is eligible for a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 in relocation expenses. New-to-Mastery Assistant Principals can expect a starting salary of $108,200 to $125,350 based on experience and education. The full salary range is $108,200 to $137,025.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
At least two years of management-related experience or other relevant work experience.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage people in a work setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to train and supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to work with computers, software programs, and other technology.
Knowledge of management and operations systems and strategies for running an effective organization.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and organizational needs while maintaining performance, professionalism, and commitment to results.
Ability to physically perform the essential duties and work in required environmental conditions.
Reliable transportation to fulfill job responsibilities, including frequent travel between multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Knowledge of public education and charter schools.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing student recruitment activities, including open houses, feeder school visits where applicable, enrollment lotteries, and paperwork sessions.
Ensure appropriate paperwork is collected during enrollment and support student retention through family meetings, withdrawal documentation, exit interviews, and other events.
Support accurate school schedules, student records, and transcripts in accordance with school, local, state, and federal requirements.
Learn and support substitute teacher deployment, coordinate major school-based assessments, and support timely production and administration of student report cards.
Support implementation of the school's annual calendar, procurement of furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies, and maintenance of campus facilities.
Assist with custodial personnel and the Operations Hero facilities platform; build expertise in supply and asset inventory; and coordinate with food and transportation service providers.
Develop proficiency in working with the school Principal and central finance team on school budget development and management.
Support depositing school-based funds, including petty cash; learn to record financial transactions and submit them for processing; attend monthly budget variance review meetings; and observe the annual financial audit.
Review bi-weekly payroll data with the school's APO through Workday and ensure adherence to fiscal policies and procedures.
Manage front desk personnel and on-site operational staff, such as building engineers.
Develop proficiency in school customer service, including responding to information requests, telephone procedures, mail distribution, and transportation parking requests.
Observe and develop communications systems with the NST Facilities team and systems that support positive family and community relations.
Learn to maintain an accurate student information system with central office guidance and support compliance with public school regulations and policies.
Learn to manage and monitor nursing service providers for appropriate service delivery, legal compliance, and timely annual reports.
Develop familiarity with and practice coordinating school safety protocols and drills in alignment with state and local regulations.
Learn and practice supporting compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, including maintaining accurate faculty and staff HR information.
Travel between network campuses as needed and monitor and interact with students.