Elementary Assistant Director, Buckeye, AZ

ReNEW Schools; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K investment options with employer contributions

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is looking for an Elementary Assistant Director for their new campus opening in Buckeye, AZ in Fall 2027. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing educational processes, and supporting the Director. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and preferably a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, along with strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary, health benefits, and other perks are offered. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of teaching or leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision on behalf of the Director when needed.
• Collaborate to oversee the implementation of educational processes.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and development.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative competence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educational experience

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy

A American Leadership Academy is planning to open a new campus in Fall 2027 in Buckeye, AZ and is now accepting applications for Elementary Assistant Directors. Applicants must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision on behalf or in the absence of the Director.
• Collaborate with the Director to oversee the effective implementation of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, EEL Instructional Model, and ALA-approved curriculum.
• Oversee documentation of PLC meeting agendas, tutoring sign‑in logs, teacher newsletters, etc.
• Monitor lesson plan development and grading practices, providing feedback as needed.
• Observe and evaluate teacher/staff performance using ALA’s informal/formal evaluation rubrics.
• Effectively articulate performance expectations with staff.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide professional development and coaching to staff as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop and enforce Teacher Improvement Plans.
• Oversee all benchmark, state, and other required standardized testing.
• Analyze and report student data.
• Collaborate with the Director to build Master Schedule and class rosters.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings, serving as LEA and 504 Coordinator as needed.
• Oversee MTSS team and process.
• Collaborate with the Director to establish and maintain ALA expectations for policy and procedure compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide oversight of Instructional Coach(es), and Reading Specialist(s) (if applicable).
• Address student behavior and student handbook compliance as needed.
• Oversee coordination of Parent‑Teacher and Student‑Led Conferences; Maintain documentation of attendance.
• Assist the Director with hiring of teachers and staff.
• Build and maintain rapport with staff, students, and families.
• Resolve conflict among stakeholders as needed and accurately document stakeholder feedback.
• Lead campus‑wide initiatives and coordinate and attend campus events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualities

• Leadership and support
• Administrative competence
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem‑solving
• Educational experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Crisis management skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 5+ years of teaching experience
• Leadership or school administration experience

ALA offers a competitive salary

ALA offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401K investment options including employer contributions. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation:

• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail].