Assistant Principal

Southern Highlands Preparatory School; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Southern Highlands Preparatory School in Las Vegas, NV invites experienced educators to join as Assistant Principal at our K-8 campus. You will partner with the Head of School to support the academic program, develop teachers, support students, and maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

This role emphasizes instructional leadership, staff development, student welfare, and campus operations, with responsibilities including curriculum implementation, observation and coaching,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience in school leadership or administration.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience.
• Ability to coach and develop teachers.
• Strong knowledge of K-8 instructional practices and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum implementation and instructional practices.
• Observe classrooms and provide coaching feedback.
• Use student data to guide planning and improvement.
• Lead teachers and campus staff, supporting recruitment and development.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming campus.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders on enrollment and events.

Skills

Leadership

Educational Leadership

Staff Development

Student Engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Educational Leadership

Educational leadership experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Southern Highlands Preparatory School (#1306), 11500 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Spring Education Group's K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff. Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.

Assistant Principal - Southern Highlands Preparatory School

Southern Highlands Preparatory School is dedicated to equipping students with 21st-century skills for academic and real-world success in a supportive environment tailored to individual strengths and learning styles. Our curriculum balances traditional and progressive education, enriched with subjects beyond the core to educate the whole child. Field trips and after-school programs extend learning beyond the classroom, reflecting our commitment to fostering confidence, self-esteem, and a love of learning.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay range
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus

About the Role

As theAssistant Principalat Southern Highlands Preparatory School, you will partner with the Head of School and/or Principal to support the academic program and daily operation of our K-8 campus. You will help develop teachers, support students, strengthen family relationships, and maintain a safe, organized, and academically rigorous school environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced educator and collaborative leader who can balance instructional leadership, employee development, student support, and campus operations while keeping students at the center of every decision.

You will also:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the school’s curriculum and instructional practices.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide teachers with constructive coaching and feedback.
• Use student achievement data to support instructional planning, interventions, and schoolwide improvement.
• Counsel and guide students regarding academic, behavioral, and personal concerns.
• Assist with standardized testing, student assessments, accreditation, and other academic initiatives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop assigned teachers and campus employees.
• Support employee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and retention.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming campus environment.
• Support daily campus operations, scheduling, staffing coverage, and implementation of school policies.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, employees, and community partners.
• Address student, family, and employee concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Partner with school leadership on enrollment, family engagement, campus events, and operational priorities.
• Serve as the acting school leader in the absence of the Head of School and/or Principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support students and campus operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field required.
• Experience in school leadership, education administration, or a comparable supervisory role.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience required.
• Experience coaching, supervising, or developing teachers and school employees.
• Knowledge of K-8 instructional practices, student assessment, and school operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with students, families, and employees.
• High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to meet applicable state and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
• Must be able to work in person at the school campus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Southern Highlands Preparatory School (#1306), 11500 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America