Upper School Assistant Principal

Spring Education Group•Weston, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sagemont Preparatory School is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as our Upper School Assistant Principal. This role is crucial for grades 6-12, working closely with the Principal to foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, student ownership, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Principal will be a collaborative, student-centered leader responsible for coaching teachers, building relationships with students and families, supporting daily operations, and advancing the school's strategic vision. This is an opportunity for an accomplished educational leader to make a significant impact and grow professionally within a mission-driven school community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field required.
Minimum of two years of successful educational leadership experience.
Demonstrated success in instructional coaching, faculty development, curriculum implementation, and student support.
Experience leading professional development and implementing school-improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of instructional best practices, assessment, curriculum design, classroom management, and data-informed decision-making.
Proven ability to build a positive school culture and meaningful, trusting relationships with students, faculty, families, staff, and community members.
Creative and reflective leadership approach, with openness to emerging educational practices and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
High integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to lead with courage, compassion, humility, and optimism.
Ability to pass state and federal background checks.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Principal to advance the school’s academic vision, instructional priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Coach and support teachers in instructional best practices, classroom management, lesson design, assessment, and student engagement.
Conduct classroom observations and provide timely, meaningful feedback that promotes professional growth and instructional excellence.
Analyze student achievement data to inform instructional decisions and support continuous school improvement.
Collaborate with department leaders to strengthen curriculum alignment, instructional practice, and the implementation of innovative academic programs.
Promote interdisciplinary learning, inquiry-based instruction, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and authentic learning experiences.
Help oversee student life, attendance, student conduct, and restorative discipline practices.
Maintain an accessible and visible presence throughout classrooms, campus activities, school events, and the broader school community.
Support faculty in fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging culture rooted in intellectual curiosity, reflection, collaboration, responsible risk-taking, and continuous growth.
Build strong partnerships with students and families through proactive communication, relationship-building, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
Assist in designing and facilitating faculty orientation, professional learning, new-teacher induction, mentoring, evaluation, and professional growth planning.
Collaborate across school departments to support effective planning and execution of school programs, events, accreditation efforts, and strategic initiatives.
Assist with scheduling, supervision, daily school operations, and the implementation of school policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Participate in student recruitment, admissions events, retention initiatives, community events, and efforts to strengthen external partnerships.
Empower faculty and staff, cultivate leadership capacity, and model integrity, humility, optimism, professionalism, and accountability.