Assistant Principal

Volunteers Of America Community Education And Development Co; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballington Academy of the Arts & Sciences is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal to join the leadership team in San Bernardino, CA. You will oversee academic operations, student safety, and instructional quality, partnering with teachers and families to ensure high standards and equity across grade levels.

The role emphasizes a safe, engaging campus, support for social-emotional well-being, and collaboration with leadership to advance a robust curriculum and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Administrative Services Credential.
• Master’s Degree required; bilingual strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable about multiple teaching strategies and relationship-building with staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school safety and student supervision, ensuring a secure campus and consistent behavior expectations.
• Lead curriculum development and instructional leadership to support standards-based teaching across grades.
• Drive professional development and data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Partner with Principal, teachers, and families to implement the school’s vision and strategic goals.
• Support recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of staff and foster positive school culture.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Relationship building

Education

Master's Degree

Administrative Services Credential

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ballington Academy of the Arts & Sciences - SB - San Bernardino, CA 924089240

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

About Us

Ballington Academy is a Public Charter School Educating Students from Transitional Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. We Offer an Innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Curriculum for all Grades Using a Hands-on Project-Based Learning Approach, Teaching Real-World, 21st Century Skills. We are seeking a caring individual to help support our Students and Teachers in San Bernardino, CA.

Job Opportunity

In conjunction with the Principal, the Assistant Principal will serve as an experienced, credentialed administrator and a key member of the school’s leadership team. This position will take the lead in overseeing academic operations, emphasizing student safety and supervision, ensuring the delivery of high-quality instruction, and fostering a culture of academic rigor and student achievement. The Assistant Principal will shape the academic environment by supporting teachers, advancing robust curricula, and removing barriers to learning so that every student has the opportunity to succeed. In addition, this role will lead efforts to create a safe and supportive campus, where students are equipped to manage their social-emotional well‑being and feel connected, valued, and engaged.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

School Safety & Student Supervision

• Ensure students are safe and supervised at all times by supporting a culture of safety and responsibility.
• Lead and oversee school-wide safety protocols, crisis response, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Monitor and support student supervision across all areas of campus, including arrival, dismissal, classrooms, playgrounds, and extracurricular events.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to promote a positive school climate that prioritizes student well-being.
• Implement and uphold consistent behavior expectations, restorative practices, and discipline policies aligned with district guidelines.

Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of a rigorous, standards-based curriculum across grade levels and content areas.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure instructional practices are research-based, inclusive, and meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Lead professional development initiatives to strengthen instructional quality and align teaching practices with district and state standards.
• Monitor student data to identify trends, support instructional adjustments, and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze academic performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement and inform instructional decision-making and professional development.
• Oversee assessment systems and use data to drive student performance.
• Coordinate standardized testing and use data to drive instructional strategies.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for the school’s SEL program, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a visible and approachable leader, fostering positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Assist the Principal in managing daily operations, staffing, and scheduling to ensure efficient school functioning.
• Support recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of teachers and support staff.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid administrative services credential.
• Knowledgeable about multiple teaching strategies.
• Background in building relationships with teachers and support staff, and specific experience in the area of discovering, obtaining, and disseminating curricular, academic, and social/emotional supports for all students and educational partners.
• Master’s Degree and Bilingual strongly preferred.