SY 26-27 High School Humanities Assistant Principal

High School Humanities Assistant Principal

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We invite you to be a part of a team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

Why Educators Choose S2:

• A “Relationships-First” culture where you’re valued, supported, and included
• Collaborative planning time and mutual support
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth at every stage of their PreK–12 education
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including offering a competitive compensation package, including a strong benefits program and a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• A bilingual, community-rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood including a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative. 

Our High School Humanities Assistant Principal:

Our High School at School in the Square opened its doors in Fall 2024 where we began creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond the core content areas.  Our high school community provides students with educators who have great content expertise and passion for their content, while empowering them to have the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible.

We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned Assistant Principal to help lead our High School. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), the Assistant Principal of College and Career will spearhead our efforts to ensure high academic standards, aligned to rigorous college and career pathways, while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. 

This AP will support the Principal in developing and executing high-quality, equitable Humanities programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and will coach teachers to achieve strong academic outcomes for students. The ideal candidate blends instructional expertise, deep content knowledge (especially in AP Lit, Lang, or History), literacy instruction, a commitment to culturally responsive practices, co-teaching strategies and differentiation to meet individual student needs. 

As a motivating and positive leader, the Assistant Principal will guide our teachers through ongoing feedback and inquiry cycles, lead high quality professional development, routinely analyze student work, leverage co-teaching relationships to support data-driven decision making, and provide consistent observation, feedback, and modeling. The Assistant Principal will collaborate on the build out of the high school (next year is year 3), and will be responsible for growing a rigorous, AP aligned Humanities department with diverse course offerings and math interventions for students who need them. 

Who You Are:

• Experience as a full-time, impactful secondary humanities teacher with a minimum of five years and have at least two years of previous experience in leadership. Experience in an urban charter school setting is strongly preferred 
• Experience teaching AP Literature, Lang, or History, or documented success coaching humanities teachers toward improved AP instruction and outcomes.
• Strong instructional leadership skills with experience coaching teachers or leading professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform instruction and strengthen student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice.
• Proficient in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, with knowledge of dual language, co-teaching strategies and differentiation to meet individual student needs
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills
• A consummate coach and strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by succeeding through others and developing leaders
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices
• A graduate of a Master’s Degree in Education program and possess a valid New York State Teaching Certification preferred
• Professional fluency in Spanish or experience with ESL/Dual Language teaching preferred. 

What Can You Expect From Us

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides competitive salaries. Expected salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000, depending on experience, level of education, required certifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with:

• a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• longevity bonus
• generous paid time off
• and a supportive work environment. 

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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