Job Description

🚀 Assistant Principal Opportunity: Transformative Leadership in Charter School Education

Are you an experienced educational leader passionate about reimagining middle school learning? Our client, a TK-8 dual language public charter school in Canoga Park, CA, is seeking a visionary Assistant Principal to drive academic excellence and foster global citizenship.

A Distinctive Educational Model

Unlike traditional schools, we are a mission-driven charter school dedicated to:

• Cultivating bilingual and biliterate global citizens
• Implementing rigorous project-based learning
• Advancing social justice through education
• Prioritizing holistic student development

Foundational Anchors Guiding Our Work

✨ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

🌎 Global Citizenry and Bi-Literacy

⚖️ Social and Environmental Justice

💖 Social-Emotional Competency

THE ROLE: More Than an Assistant Principal

This is not a typical administrative position. This role combines instructional leadership with operational oversight , offering the unique opportunity to shape the academic and cultural direction of our middle school program. The ideal candidate is a transformative leader who will bring both vision and hands-on experience in charter school education , with a deep understanding of how to support the unique developmental needs of middle school students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Instructional Excellence

• Coach and develop teachers through regular observation, feedback, and co-teaching
• Drive data-informed decision-making to enhance student achievement
• Support innovative teaching practices including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Project Based Learning, and dual language instruction
• Create opportunities for student exhibition and performance
• Champion best practices that align with the flexible, student-centered approach that charter schools are known for

Shape School Culture

• Foster a middle school environment that celebrates diversity and creates a sense of belonging
• Lead a student Leadership Course to develop future change-makers
• Collaborate on school-wide initiatives that engage our diverse community
• Design and implement activities that spark joy and student engagement

Drive Operational Success

• Oversee campus operations and staff supervision
• Coordinate assessment and testing programs
• Manage special education services and intervention programs
• Build strong partnerships with families and community organizations

Ideal Candidate Profile

We seek candidates who demonstrate:

• Proven success in middle school education ( charter schools preferred ) and a genuine passion for working with young adolescents
• Minimum 5 years of charter school mentorship and academic coaching experience
• California Teaching Credential required (bilingual authorization a plus)
• Administrative Credential preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and English (including academic vocabulary)
• Deep commitment to social justice and educational equity
• Experience with project-based and culturally responsive pedagogies

Professional Growth and Compensation

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (based on experience)
• 100% employee medical/dental coverage
• 50% family medical/dental coverage
• CalSTRS contribution
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Start Date and Transition

Spring 2025 start to ensure a comprehensive onboarding and smooth transition into the 2025-26 academic year.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are building a team of educational leaders who reflect the rich diversity of our student community. We seek candidates who share our passion for dual language education, social justice, and creating transformative learning experiences for middle school students. Experience in a charter school setting is a plus and highly valued. 

Ready to Lead Educational Transformation?

If you're an innovative educational leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join us in empowering the next generation of bilingual, socially conscious global citizens. Click to apply, or for more information, please contact Meghan at mroggenbuck@sageappleducation

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