Assistant Principal of School Culture - On Assigment - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Schools•Philadelphia, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Principal of School Culture (APSC) on assignment is a leadership development role intended to prepare leaders for future APSC opportunities across Mastery's Philadelphia and Camden campuses. The APSC implements restorative practices within a Mastery school and, reporting to and working closely with the Principal, serves as an instructional, cultural, and behavioral leader. The role cultivates a participatory, achievement-focused, outcomes-driven school culture; coaches teachers on classroom management; oversees extracurricular activities that connect school culture with academics; and fosters parent and community involvement. The APSC partners with teachers, parents, administrators, and students to support academic achievement and accountability. During temporary campus assignments, the APSC may assume the full responsibilities of an APSC to maintain leadership continuity during vacancies, leaves, or transitions. The position also supports network-wide student development priorities and Mastery's future school-leader pipeline. The role coaches and develops staff and Deans of Students, analyzes culture data, manages student disciplinary processes within a restorative justice model, and leads student leadership, community meetings, and classroom circles. It may require frequent travel between multiple locations, and reliable transportation is essential.

Requirements

Interest in providing high-quality educational, social, and emotional experiences for students and their families.
Strong instructional background, including effective engagement, lesson structure, and classroom management strategies.
Strong grasp of effective, research-based behavioral methods and strategies for urban youth, including restorative justice.
Proven ability to influence and enhance cooperative working relationships within a team environment.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to use computer software programs and other technology that support the learning environment.
Ability to physically perform the essential duties and work in the required environmental conditions, including traveling to network campuses and monitoring and interacting with students.
Reliable transportation, as the role may require frequent travel between multiple locations.
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least five years of experience with urban communities.
At least three years of demonstrated success in an urban school administration role or in a direct-service role as a counselor or youth worker.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field.
Experience in or understanding of the public school system or charter schools.
Teaching experience.
Zest and a sense of humor that contributes to a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

Coach teachers in effective classroom management strategies and provide staff professional development aligned with the Mastery Instructional model.
Drive and support implementation of Mastery Charter Schools’ vision and guiding principles to promote a positive, achievement-focused school culture.
Analyze culture data and create action plans.
Coach, manage, and develop a team of Deans of Students to provide individualized student support plans, instructional strategies for teachers, and student leadership opportunities.
Create and implement a merit-based system of accountability and positive reinforcement.
Manage disciplinary processes and records for up to 800 students within a restorative justice model that empowers students and promotes positive discipline.
Oversee scheduling and implementation of extracurricular activities, including sports and academic clubs, and school community events.
Create a scope and sequence aligned to the school-wide culture vision and supervise weekly student-led community meetings and classroom circles to promote healthy dialogue and social and emotional learning.
Engage parents and community members in creating a safe, supportive, and cooperative school environment that enhances learning.
During temporary campus assignments, assume the full responsibilities of an APSC as needed to ensure continuity of school leadership.