Assistant Principal

Rocketship Public Schools•Smyrna, TN

5d•$80,750 - $98,750

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 the implementation of the instructional vision with a group of educators and typically supports several grade levels, directly managing teachers and instructional support staff. They drive data-analysis cycles, observe classrooms, provide continuous feedback, and co-plan units and lessons to improve educator effectiveness and leadership. Assistant Principals share responsibility with the school leadership team—which includes the Principal and operations team members—for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. They help lead teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff in delivering gap-closing, personalized instruction to students from pre-K through fifth grade. The role includes ongoing professional development and potential career paths within Rocketship schools or its Network Support Team. The position reports to the Principal; direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors. Assistant Principals may teach to model instruction, assist teachers or the school community, or deepen their understanding of the school model. New Assistant Principals are expected to teach for three or more weeks as part of onboarding. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience teaching in an urban city 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

Foster a rigorous, college-preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom to support high student achievement.
Coach teams to build subject-area expertise.
Lead data-driven instruction and assessment cycles to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
Manage and plan to ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually.
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers receive support and training for instruction in the full-inclusion model.
Teach as needed to model for teachers, assist teachers or the school community, or learn the school model; new Assistant Principals teach for three or more weeks during onboarding.
Communicate frequently with students and families, build trusting relationships, and recognize parents as their child's first teacher.
Involve parents in student achievement through home visits, community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
Practice honest and humble self-reflection, take ownership of outcomes, and respond to constructive feedback.
Create a healthy, high-achieving environment in which staff and students feel challenged, supported, and valued.
Participate in cross-school collaboration to share best practices, solve problems, and gather feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.