Urban Instructional Leader: Elevate Teaching & Student Success

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Professional Development Fund

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mastery Schools in New Jersey/Camden seeks an Assistant Principal of Instruction (API) to inspire teachers and empower students to reach their highest potential. You will lead a talented team, supervise instructional practices, and collaborate with the principal to use data to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes student-centered classrooms, ongoing professional growth, and partnerships with families and the community to advance equitable outcomes across our urban schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated success in the classroom.
• Master’s Degree required.
• NJ certification completed or in process.
• Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system or charter schools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support implementation of Mastery Schools’ vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture for teachers, staff and students
• Lead and supervise a high-functioning team of educators focused on driving superior academic performance and fostering a high level of personal responsibility
• Supervise teachers’ instructional methods, evaluate lesson plans, provide weekly observations and professional development opportunities, and coach teachers around effective instructional strategies
• Identify students who could benefits from additional support and guide them toward supplemental educational services as necessary
• Engage parents and other community members in school activities to engender a neighborhood-centered approach to learning and development
• Support the Principal in ensuring effective collection and analysis of student performance data to identify struggling students, curriculum shortfalls, and teacher quality issues
• Manage various administration functions, including testing schedules and absenteeism needs for teachers

Skills

Instructional strategies

People management

Project management

Urban education

Technology for learning

Education

Master’s Degree

NJ Certification

Job description

Mastery Schools in New Jersey/Camden seeks an Assistant Principal of Instruction (API) to inspire teachers and empower students to reach their highest potential. You will lead a talented team, supervise instructional practices, and collaborate with the principal to use data to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes student-centered classrooms, ongoing professional growth, and partnerships with families and the community to advance equitable outcomes across our urban schools.