Assistant Principal

Rocketship Public Schools•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Assistant Principals at Rocketship Public Schools drive student academic achievement and build a rigorous, college-preparatory school culture. Working closely with the Principal, each Assistant Principal leads and implements the instructional vision with a group of educators, typically supporting several grade levels and directly managing teachers and instructional support staff. They lead data-analysis cycles, observe classrooms, provide ongoing feedback, and co-plan units and lessons to strengthen educator effectiveness and leadership. Assistant Principals share responsibility with the school leadership team for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. They help lead teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff delivering personalized instruction to students from pre-K through fifth grade. The role includes ongoing professional development and opportunities for career growth within Rocketship schools or the Network Support Team. The position reports to the Principal; direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors. The role also includes teaching when needed to model instruction, assist teachers or the school community, or deepen understanding of the school model. As part of onboarding, new Assistant Principals are expected to teach for three or more weeks. The position requires regular communication and relationship-building with students and families, including home visits and community and family meetings. Salary is $80,750–$98,750 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience teaching in an urban classroom and realizing significant gains.
Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning.
Strong leadership skills and personal drive.
Relentless pursuit of high expectations.
Results-oriented and data-driven approach.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others.
Adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to engage and empower parents and families.
Experience building and maintaining outstanding school culture.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Strategic planning and project-management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited university.
Valid teaching credential in Tennessee or ability to transfer credentialing to Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement the instructional vision in partnership with the Principal.
Directly manage teachers and instructional support staff across supported grade levels.
Lead data-driven instruction and assessment cycles to inform planning and personalize instruction.
Regularly observe classrooms, provide continuous feedback, and co-plan units of study and lesson plans.
Develop effective educators, build subject-area expertise, and foster rigorous, college-preparatory classroom culture.
Manage and plan to support at least 1.5 years of annual progress for each student.
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers receive support and training for the full-inclusion instructional model.
Teach as needed to model instruction, assist teachers or the school community, or learn the school model; teach for three or more weeks during onboarding.
Build trusting relationships with students and families and communicate frequently with them.
Involve parents in student achievement through home visits, community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
Contribute to professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events.
Create a healthy, high-achieving environment where staff and students are challenged, supported, and valued.
Participate in collaboration across schools to share best practices, solve problems, and gather feedback.
Other duties as assigned.