Assistant Principal (2026-2027)

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assitant Principal Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) serves more than 1,600 students from PreK–12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school system located in Kansas City, Missouri. Over 97% of our students identify as Latinx, and many are bilingual or English learners. Our network includes Guadalupe Centers Elementary School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers High School. GCCS grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programs — part of the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the United States since 1919. Our deep community roots shape our mission: to prepare all students academically, socially, and emotionally for college, career, and life success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to guide decision-making.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Commitment to serving diverse student populations and supporting equitable educational opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field preferred.
• Missouri Principal Certification (or eligibility) preferred or required based on district requirements.
• Bilingual ability (English required; Spanish preferred) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in providing instructional leadership and oversight of the school’s academic programs.
• Assist in implementing district curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment systems.
• Use student performance data to support school improvement efforts and instructional decision-making.
• Promote high expectations for teaching and learning across all classrooms.
• Support collaborative planning and professional learning communities focused on student achievement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school environment.
• Support the implementation of schoolwide expectations for student behavior and engagement.
• Promote practices that support equity, cultural responsiveness, and strong relationships within the school community.
• Assist in supervising, coaching, and evaluating certified and classified staff in accordance with district policies and evaluation systems.
• Support professional development initiatives designed to improve instructional practice and staff effectiveness.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention of school staff.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to staff to strengthen instructional and professional practices.
• Support the implementation of student discipline procedures in a fair, consistent, and restorative manner.
• Address student behavioral concerns and work collaboratively with staff and families to support student success.
• Respond to student crises, safety concerns, and behavioral incidents as needed.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation related to student discipline and support services.
• Assist in implementing district policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support coordination of school programs, schedules, and daily operations.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence, and required documentation.
• Support implementation of safety procedures and emergency preparedness plans, including drills and crisis response protocols.
• Assume administrative responsibility for the school in the absence of the Principal.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians to support student learning and well-being.
• Serve as a professional representative of the school and district within the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the school and district.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned to experience and certification level
• Relocation stipend (for qualifying hires)
• Bilingual stipend (Spanish-speaking staff)
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education (up to lifetime cap per GCCS policy)
• Mental health and well-being support through expanded employee assistance and wellness programs
• 403(b) retirement match up to 5% (for eligible staff)
• Perfect attendance incentive program (up to $1,600 annually)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees