Assistant Principal - Discovery School at Myrtle Beach

Charter Schools USA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery School at Myrtle Beach, part of Charter Schools USA, seeks an Assistant Principal to partner with the Principal in leading daily school operations and instructional programs. The role focuses on maintaining a culture of learning, student growth, and family engagement.

Reporting to school leadership, you will oversee instruction, operations, compliance, and staff development. A Master’s degree and Educational Leadership certification are required, with prior admin experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Educational Leadership certification (required).
• Prior experience in school administration or instructional leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead collaboratively and model high expectations.
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in leading instructional programs that maximize student growth.
• Ensure high-quality teaching aligned with standards and school goals.
• Use data to drive decisions, intervention strategies, and instructional planning.
• Oversee campus operations and act as Acting Principal when needed.
• Support student management, discipline, attendance initiatives, and parent engagement.
• Maintain a strong, positive school climate that reflects CSUSA’s values.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
• Provide feedback and support to promote teacher success and retention.
• Foster strong communication across teams, students, and families.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Education

Educational Leadership certification

Job description

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the nation’s largest and highest-performing charter school networks, serving 82,000+ students across 150+ schools. We are committed to a mission of Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™ — and we’re seeking dynamic leaders who share this passion.

Position Overview

The Assistant Principal plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Principal and ensuring the effective daily operation of the school. This role partners closely with school leadership, staff, families, and students to maintain a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Discovery School at Myrtle Beach

Discovery School at Myrtle Beach is a member of the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) family and we are relentlessly committed to student greatness in school and life. We strive to unleash each student’s potential by building strong minds and good hearts ensuring they develop lifelong future-ready skills that will lead them to success as they pursue their dreams and aspirations. We understand every child is unique and we personalize learning based on their passions, interests, and strengths.

At CSUSA schools, kindness meets knowledge.

Discovery School at Myrtle Beach is enrolling students in K-7 for the 2026-2027 school year. In 2027-2028, we will open 8th grade to provide a full Kindergarten through 8th-grade experience.

Our Mission

The mission of DSMB is to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Our Vision

Our vision is to inspire scholarship and nurture the development of each student’s heart and mind.

Our mission and vision showcase a commitment to creating new, innovative, and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system, increasing learning opportunities, and improving student learning.

Discovery School at Myrtle Beach demonstrates the Charter Schools USA promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts ™ in our day-to-day instruction and operations.

Charter School USA (CSUSA) is one of the nation’s largest providers of charter school management services in the United States and a leader in the development and design of charter schools.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Support the Principal in leading instructional programs that maximize student growth
• Ensure high-quality teaching aligned with standards and school goals
• Use data to drive decisions, intervention strategies, and instructional planning

School Operations & Culture

• Oversee campus operations and act as Acting Principal when needed
• Support student management, discipline, attendance initiatives, and parent engagement
• Maintain a strong, positive school climate that reflects CSUSA’s values
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff
• Provide feedback and support to promote teacher success and retention
• Foster strong communication across teams, students, and families

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to CSUSA policies, charter requirements, and state guidelines
• Support school safety protocols, documentation, and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Valid Educational Leadership certification (required)
• Prior experience in school administration or instructional leadership
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead collaboratively and model high expectations
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on results and student achievement

Why Join CSUSA?

• One of the nation’s largest charter school networks
• Mission-driven culture centered on academic excellence and Strong Minds, Good Hearts™
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in student lives