Join our Team: Assistant Principal

About It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV):
ITAV is a beacon for how to educate and love Black children. We provide a comprehensive, culturally responsive social justice education and life-empowering social services. At ITAV learning is fun and transformative, teaching is innovative, and knowledge is not bound by the walls of the classroom. Students, staff and families are empowered to be civically engaged and make positive change by addressing local, national, and global issues.

Role:
At Village Leadership Academy, ITAV’s K-8 elementary school, we are seeking an Assistant Principal who embodies a strong sociopolitical consciousness and a commitment to culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices. This vital role involves working closely with the Principal to effectively lead and manage all aspects of school operations, fostering a positive school culture, and enhancing student engagement and achievement. As Assistant Principal, you will play a critical role in managing personnel, strengthening parent and community relations, and supporting a curriculum that values liberatory education, youth participatory action research, and community-connected praxis. In the absence of the Principal, you will assume full leadership responsibilities, ensuring the continuity and integrity of our educational mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and School Culture: Foster a positive and inclusive school environment, uphold standards of student conduct and discipline, and ensure a safe, nurturing setting for learning.

• Program Management: Oversee the planning and execution of school-wide programs, including extracurricular activities, and manage the academic calendar to ensure seamless operations.

• Staff Development and Support: Lead the recruitment, training, and evaluation of teaching staff, promote professional growth, and ensure alignment with the school’s educational goals and culturally relevant pedagogies.

• Student Academic and Social Support: Monitor and support student academic performance and social-emotional development, implement assessment and intervention strategies, and ensure that teaching methods are responsive to diverse student needs.

• Parent and Community Engagement: Strengthen partnerships with parents and the broader community, actively involve them in educational activities, and represent the school at community events to foster collaborative relationships.

• Operational Oversight: Coordinate with school staff to maintain the functionality and safety of school facilities, efficiently manage resources, and uphold a conducive learning environment.

• Professional Development: Encourage continuous learning among staff, including participating in professional development opportunities that enhance teaching efficacy and educational outcomes, with a focus on culturally relevant and responsive educational practices.

Location: Village Leadership Academy (South Loop Campus or Bronzeville Campus)

Position Type: Full-Time

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Education or a Related Field.

• Illinois Principal’s License (Type 75) preferred

• Five years of administrative or supervisory experience is preferred.

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience.

Who You Are:

• A passionate advocate for educational equity, committed to advancing social justice through transformative education practices.

• A strategic thinker with a proven track record in enhancing student success and school performance.

• You excel in building relationships and fostering collaboration, equipped with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that enhance community engagement.

• A creative and dynamic problem-solver, you thrive in evolving educational landscapes, consistently driving innovation and embracing challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in the educational journey of hundreds of students and their families.

• Growth: Be part of an innovative, expanding organization with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Community: Work with a passionate team committed to holistically supporting students, families, and communities to drive social change.

• Innovation: Contribute to a cutting-edge model of education that integrates social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence.