Assistant Principal: Greer Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Wellness program

Gym discounts

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal for Greer Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. The role emphasizes innovative leadership, equity, and strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Ideal candidates bring a Virginia admin license, a commitment to culturally responsive teaching, and a proven record of collaborative leadership to close achievement gaps.

Qualifications

• Must hold Virginia license with endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12.
• Five years of teaching experience required.

Skills

Innovative leadership

Collaborative mindset

Instructional best practices

Lifelong learner

Equity focus

Relationship building

Education

Virginia teaching license with Admin & Supervision PK-12

Job description

Assistant Principal – Greer Elementary School (2026-27 School Year)

Albemarle County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Assistant Principal of Greer Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Who We're Looking For

Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented educators who represent the many cultures and experiences of our increasingly diverse community. We seek to hire administrators who demonstrate the ability to work with all students, staff, and families, and who see themselves as lifelong learners. In Albemarle County Public Schools we work to build school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child.

Our Ideal Candidates Are

• Innovative, reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable of school leadership, instructional best practices, and are lifelong learners.
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps.
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model.
• Committed to actively building relationships with students, families, and staff to provide optimal learning experiences for our students.

Location

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.

Why Work in Our Schools?

Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from our central office administrators, school principals, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
• A wide range of professional development opportunities and many other learning experiences for new and experienced educators.
• Frequent opportunities to meet and collaborate with other school principals to problem-solve and share data on proven best practices.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, our wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.
• The ability to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional.

Who May Apply

All applicants must hold (or be eligible by June 30, 2026) a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12. A minimum of five years teaching experience is required.