Assistant Principal: Culture, Growth & Student Success

Amber Charter School; East Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Amber Charter Schools seeks an Assistant Principal to lead instructional and operational excellence within a vibrant school community. The role blends instructional leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with the principal to drive joy, rigor, and student success.

You will supervise student conduct, support data-driven decision making, and help ensure a safe, inclusive environment while partnering with families and staff to advance Amber’s mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Administration or related field.
• NYS Teacher certification.
• Minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience.
• At least 2 years leading and coaching teachers.
• Familiarity with remote learning systems (Google Classroom, online curricula).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Ability to manage multiple obligations with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set and model high academic expectations, ensuring all students meet or exceed grade-level standards.
• Drive progress toward ambitious academic and organizational goals.
• Contribute to the creation of a climate of inquiry that challenges the school community to continually re‑purpose itself by building on its core values and beliefs about its future and develop the necessary pathways to achieve it.
• Ensure the Amber Way is evident and well established; maintain a safe environment for teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with and support the Parent Association.
• Assume responsibility for school operations in the absence of the principal.
• Help to recruit, interview and onboard new instructional and operational team members.
• Manage and support individuals and teams as assigned.
• Represent the school leadership team at network‑level/ Shared Service Team initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinate staff coverage as needed for daily and extended absences.
• Assign and monitor student teachers and interns.
• Contribute to extended learning beyond the typical school day (academic tutoring, summer school, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in School Administration or related field

NYS Teacher certification

Tools

Google Classroom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amber Charter Schools seeks an Assistant Principal to lead instructional and operational excellence within a vibrant school community. The role blends instructional leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with the principal to drive joy, rigor, and student success.

You will supervise student conduct, support data-driven decision making, and help ensure a safe, inclusive environment while partnering with families and staff to advance Amber’s mission.