Assistant Principal (Immediate Start)

East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) seeks an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in implementing instructional and culture visions across schools. You will coach teachers, guide curriculum, and lead initiatives to improve literacy, math, and student engagement.

We value equity and anti-racism, partnering with families and the community to foster a rigorous, inclusive learning environment and ensure high expectations for all students.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Certification: Possession of

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional leader, ensuring standards-aligned, data-driven instruction.
• Foster a school culture of joy, high expectations, and inclusivity for safe, valued students.
• Lead development and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies for diverse learners including ELLs and students with IEPs.
• Develop and support teachers through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee student achievement, behavior, and attendance to keep students on track for success.
• Implement restorative justice and trauma-informed practices to build a positive school community.
• Cultivate family and community engagement with meaningful partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and network policies.
• Serve as an engaged leader modeling professionalism, equity, and commitment to student success.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching staff

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

Reports to: PrincipalHours: 8:00am - 4:30pm + some out-of-school responsibilities, after-hours responsibilities (as determined by Principal)Compensation: $125,000 - $140,000 (We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other. We take into consideration qualifications, credentials, years of experience, and one's impact on behalf of the organization - internal and external equity is taken seriously. East Harlem Scholars Academies also offers a comprehensive benefits package.)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Who We Are

Founded in 1958 as a children's reading group, East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) has grown into a dynamic multi-site after-school program for students in traditional public schools and a network of public charter schools dedicated to dramatically increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. We believe that all young people deserve access to an excellent education without having to leave their community. East Harlem is a vibrant neighborhood that has long faced systemic educational inequities, and we work in close partnership with students and families to help them unlock their limitless potential. Our schools and programs provide rigorous, engaging academics combined with holistic support, ensuring that students develop the critical thinking skills, confidence, and knowledge necessary to excel in college and beyond.

At EHTP, we strive to be an agent of change in the fight for racial equity, recognizing that education is a powerful tool for transformation. Through a rigorous, student-centered curriculum, we prepare our scholars to challenge the status quo, think critically, and become leaders who shape a more just world. Our commitment to anti-racism is woven into every aspect of our work—from our instructional practices and professional development to our organizational policies and community engagement. As educators and staff, we continually examine our own biases and identities, ensuring that our classrooms and programs are spaces of inclusion, empowerment, and academic excellence. Read our racial equity statementhere.

About the Opportunity

The mission of the Assistant Principal is to support the Principal in actualizing the instructional and school culture vision set forth by the school and the network team. They are responsible for coaching and evaluating teachers and teacher leaders. They are responsible for implementing school wide policies, initiatives, and programs. They take action on school-wide trends on curriculum, assessments, culture systems, inclusive learning practices, and family engagement practices in partnership and consultation with the other members of the school's leadership team.

Areas of Leadership

Serve as the instructional leader, ensuring that all teachers are delivering engaging, standards-aligned, and data-driven instruction

Foster a school culture of joy, high expectations, and inclusivity, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and challenged

Lead the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of students, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs

Develop and support teachers and staff through coaching, feedback, and professional development

Oversee student achievement, behavior, and attendance, ensuring that all students are on track for academic and personal success

Implement restorative justice and trauma-informed practices to build a positive and supportive school community

Cultivate strong family and community engagement, fostering meaningful partnerships between school, home, and the broader community

Ensure the school is in compliance with state and federal education regulations and network policies

Serve as a visible, present, and engaged leader, modeling professionalism, equity, and a commitment to student success

What Qualifies You

Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply.

Education: A Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field

Certification: Possession of