Director of School Culture & Community Engagement

Mastery Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mastery Schools in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Principal of School Culture to cultivate a positive, achievement-oriented environment that supports student success. You will lead the culture model, coach teachers, and oversee student activities while engaging families and the broader community.

The role emphasizes restorative practices, SEL, and data-driven behavior strategies to raise attendance, behavior, and climate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years in an urban school setting; at least three years in leadership, counseling, or youth development.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Mastery’s school culture model to create a safe, inclusive, achievement-focused environment.
• Manage and develop a culture team (Deans of Students, Attendance Coordinators) to drive outcomes in attendance, student behavior, and school climate.
• Establish and oversee systems for positive reinforcement, accountability, and student discipline.
• Oversee restorative justice approaches to discipline emphasizing accountability and growth.
• Plan and execute extracurricular programs, clubs, and school events to promote engagement.
• Strengthen parent and community relationships to support student success.
• Coach teachers on classroom management and school-wide behavior expectations.
• Provide professional development to foster a positive, structured learning environment.
• Partner with instructional leaders to align culture strategies with academics.
• Lead school-wide crisis prevention and de-escalation efforts; train staff on safety interventions.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Restorative practices

SEL frameworks

Data-driven decisions

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field

Job description

Mastery Schools in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Principal of School Culture to cultivate a positive, achievement-oriented environment that supports student success. You will lead the culture model, coach teachers, and oversee student activities while engaging families and the broader community.

The role emphasizes restorative practices, SEL, and data-driven behavior strategies to raise attendance, behavior, and climate.