Elementary School Vice Principal

Academie Lafayette • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Académie Lafayette, a K-12 French immersion public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for an Elementary School Vice Principal for the school year 2026 - 2027. The Vice Principal assists the Principal in the management of the K-5 Campus in recruiting, supervising, and providing leadership and development opportunities to the faculty. The Vice Principal will work with the building principal to promote the success of every student in a collaborative school culture that is caring, supportive, equitable and inclusive. Status of Position This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in educational administration or equivalent
• Current Administrator’s Certification from Missouri or another State, preferred, or documented educational leadership training from another country
• Excellent communication skills
• At least five years of experience as a teacher in elementary school is required
• Be willing to pass the MACHS Federal and State Background check as well as be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in the French language strongly preferred
• Experience as vice principal or principal in an elementary school preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the building Principal in all facets of management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School.
• Providing recommendations to the Superintendent regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty.
• Participates in the observation, supervision, and evaluation of the Elementary School faculty.
• Works with the Elementary School faculty to implement, evaluate, and revise, as needed, the Elementary School curricula.
• Provides academic guidance; maintains complete academic records for all students in the Elementary School; oversees the methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement; and oversees the grading and the reporting of standards used by the Elementary School.
• Facilitates and monitors the regular collection and analysis of various data based on the building strategic goals.
• Coordinates with the Admissions and Communication Office regarding the recruitment and retention of students.
• Participates in the Academic Committee meetings; the Leadership Team meetings and the Conseil d’Ecole meetings.
• Primarily responsible for discipline in the Elementary School.
• Developing, implementing and overseeing the disciplinary process, which includes, but is not limited to creating alternative classrooms for work completion, when needed and providing intervention methodologies to de-escalate emotion charged situations
• Coaching teachers on how to prepare for parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
• Conducting parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
• Addressing parent concerns regarding educational, interpersonal, and emotional issues with their student
• Collaborating with teachers and parents to create improvement plans for both academic and behavioral issues
• Managing the CARE Team for the Elementary School
• Developing a yearly professional development plan for teachers
• Developing with the Principal and Counselors the Elementary School class/teacher schedule
• Maintaining a strong partnership with parents based on clear and timely communication
• Coordinating with the elementary Principals and Vice Principals (Middle School) a successful transition program for students transitioning from the Elementary School to the Middle School
• Conducting bi-monthly Elementary School meetings to guide faculty in planning activities
• collaborating with the Principal and the teachers on the integration and alignment of the Elementary School French curriculum and the Missouri Core Academic standards
• Coordinating with the Principal (K-5) and the faculty the implementation of the student behavior management systems (PBIS, Citizenship Education Program)
• Communicating with the Superintendent & Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the Elementary School
• Providing support to create a cohesive Académie Lafayette school community and leadership team
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager