Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of public charter schools. We exist to love and value students by leading a movement of change in education through academic excellence, character development, and preparation for success in life. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every child, and build schools where students and staff thrive.
Each Movement School is part of a larger community investment to help children and families thrive. These broader investments include early-childhood education, wellness centers, and after-school care.
As an Assistant Principal at Movement Schools, you will be at the center of this work— coaching our teachers and driving decisions that will benefit our scholars. Here, you will be the driver of high quality coaching instruction that enables teachers to develop and deliver strong content and to help our scholars develop a lifelong love of learning. You will work with teachers to be your students’ champion who believes all students are capable of greatness. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself, your teachers and your students, an educator who helps create a vibrant school community where students have the type of powerful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful work.
At Movement, you will grow as a passionate and constant leader who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular one-on-one coaching with your principal, and nurtures a voracious appetite for professional development and consistent improvement. You will cultivate schoolwide classroom cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships. Every day, you will contribute to the education of children who will go on to become the next generation of leaders in our communities.
Coaching and developing staff to achieve excellent student outcomes:
- Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions.
- Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.
- Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments; regularly share feedback.
- Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students.
- Model outstanding instruction for teachers.
Facilitating excellent professional development:
- Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities.
- Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers are using current data to drive instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs with teachers.
- Lead weekly staff trainings
Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:
- Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive student interventions.
- Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents.
- Participate in regular leadership team meetings and walkthroughs
- Work closely with teachers to support efforts in character development and positive school culture.
- Assist teacher leaders in developing leadership skills.
Skills and Characteristics:
- An active and demonstrated commitment to Movement’s mission
- A Track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills
- A Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others.
- Superior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to “zoom out” to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization.
- People Leadership: Strong self-awareness and awareness of others
- Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek out feedback and ability to implement constructive feedback quickly and effectively.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of K-12 full-time teaching experience with a record of high student achievement.
- At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to obtain high student achievement.
Salary and Benefits
Movement Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. We also offer a 401K salary match and retirement planning. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.
