Assistant Principal

Young World Physical Education

Lyndon (VT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Vermont is looking for an Assistant Principal to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The role emphasizes leadership, relationship-building, and equity-focused practices, essential for enhancing student outcomes. The successful candidate will oversee educational support initiatives, implement school safety policies, and work collaboratively with faculty and families. A Master's degree and relevant experience are preferred. The salary range is set at $80,000-$95,000, offering a vibrant community and numerous outdoor activities.

Qualifications

Has or is eligible for Vermont Teaching License.
At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development of social, emotional, and academic layers of support.
Implement policies for attendance, discipline, and school safety.
Assist in planning professional development and instructional leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Equity-focused leadership

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Education

Vermont Teaching License

Master's degree

Job description

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Lyndon Town School - Lyndonville, Vermont

Assistant Principal

Job Details

Job ID: 5595251
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Position Type: Full-time

Job Description

The Assistant Principal serves as a critical instructional and cultural leader who works in partnership with the Principal, staff, families and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive and engaging learning community. The Assistant Principal is essential to advancing Lyndon Town School’s commitment to restorative practices, social and emotional learning and continuous professional growth, while supporting high-quality instruction and equitable outcomes for all students. The successful candidate will model curiosity, reflection, empathy and personal growth and will adeptly connect shared values with concrete, daily tasks and future planning. A commitment to listening and learning are critical to the success of this role as tools to guide cultural change and create conditions for trust and psychological safety. Through intentional relationship-building, collaborative learning, and equity-focused leadership, this position will help transform systems and practices to ensure all students, staff and families experience belonging, equity and opportunity.

The Assistant Principal’s primary job responsibilities will focus on supporting the development of social, emotional and academic layers of support, and implementing policies and procedures including attendance and discipline, school safety, and shared supervision and evaluation of staff. The Assistant Principal will support the Principal in developing and planning high quality professional development, instructional leadership, establishing a School Leadership Team and considering mechanisms to increase sense of belonging and community.

The Assistant Principal will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elementary/middle school education, curriculum, instruction, positive behavior supports and assessment, must have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, must have the ability to move about the school building on a regular basis, ability to sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time, ability to attend scheduled meetings, will have a reliable means of transportation, as well as the ability to work in a school environment with elementary/middle school aged students which includes periods of noise and multiple distractions. The assistant principal must be flexible and adaptable to additional duties as the Principal deems necessary. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000.

Lyndon Town School is part of the Kingdom East School District, located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools — Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy — or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Visiting perpetual candidate: Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F

Job Requirements

Has or is eligible for a Vermont Teaching License. VT Agency of Education Principal certification required
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

1. What does equity mean to you? How do you integrate equity into your daily practice?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

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