Assistant Principal of School Culture - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Schools • Philadelphia, PA

67d • $106,600 - $135,000

About The Position

The Assistant Principal of School Culture (APSC) plays a key role in fostering a positive, achievement-oriented environment that supports student success. This role leads the implementation of the Mastery School Culture Model, ensuring a strong sense of belonging, high expectations, and student accountability. The APSC coaches teachers on classroom management, designs and manages academically-aligned extracurricular activities for students, and engages families and the community to strengthen school culture.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and coaching skills to support teachers in classroom management and student engagement.
• Deep understanding of restorative practices, SEL frameworks, and behavior intervention strategies.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff in a diverse school community.
• Ability to leverage student data to drive school-wide behavioral strategies and interventions.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy school environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an urban school setting; at least three (3) years in a leadership, counseling, or youth development role.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Mastery's school culture model to create a safe, inclusive, and achievement-focused environment.
• Manage and develop a culture team (Deans of Students, Attendance Coordinators) to drive outcomes in attendance, student behavior, and school climate.
• Establish and oversee systems for positive reinforcement, accountability, and student discipline.
• Manage student discipline through a restorative justice approach that emphasizes accountability and personal growth.
• Oversee the planning and execution of extracurricular programs, clubs, and school events that promote student engagement and leadership.
• Strengthen parent and community relationships to enhance student support and engagement.
• Coach teachers on effective classroom management strategies and school-wide behavior expectations.
• Provide professional development to support a positive and structured learning environment.
• Partner with instructional leaders to align culture strategies with academic goals.
• Ensure a consistent leadership presence throughout the school to monitor and reinforce a positive climate.
• Lead school-wide crisis prevention and de-escalation efforts, including staff training on safety interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, culture, and student achievement.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!
• As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our Calendar for the 25/26 School Year. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees