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REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire. We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.
Job Purpose:
RJA is seeking a highly innovative Assistant Principal (AP) to lead a talented and mission driven staff of entrepreneurial thinkers and who are committed to shepherding the school to the next level of academic excellence. This individual will assist and works closely with the Principal to lead and implement the instructional vision to achieve outstanding academic results. The AP should possess a deep knowledge of teaching and instruction as well as demonstrated success in engaging and inspiring a school community to achieve high levels of student success. The AP acts an on-site co-administrator, who under the general direction of the Principal, works in all aspects of the educational program and to build rewarding work environments that retain exceptionally talented educators. The AP must be able to assist the Principal in translating the needs of school students into a well-organized and effective school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Assist the principal in effectively communicating the vision of entrepreneurship to multiple stakeholders
Assist the principal in driving instructional excellence by leading and managing Professional Learning for staff around entrepreneurship, technology, and project-based learning
Assist the principal in promoting an entrepreneurial mindset of learning from failure and exemplify innovative, outside of the box thinking
Assist the principal in establishing a relationship with a Community Liaison and an Advisory Committee comprised of local entrepreneurs and higher education leaders
Assist the principal in fostering an environment of continuous improvement through teacher evaluations in content curriculum and practices united with entrepreneurship skills
Innovation & Culture
Assist the principal with designing interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on entrepreneurship and technology
Assist the principal with bringing to life student interdisciplinary experiences such as internships, events, higher education opportunities, real-world entrepreneurship, etc.
Assist the principal in creating a culture of high expectations with a focus in collaborative interdisciplinary curricular design and teaching
Assist the principal in building a strong school-wide culture amongst students, staff and families that promote college and career readiness for every student
Share successful practices beyond the site
Desired Skills and Traits:
Passion for working with traditionally undeserved communities in high performance settings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in innovative practices
Proven ability to build and cultivate relationships with adult stakeholders
Ability to influence an atmosphere of professionalism amongst all personnel
Lead the program in compliance with policies and regulations, maintains high standards of honesty and integrity and present oneself with poise and stability
Additionally, experience in the following areas is helpful:
CTE experience or expertise
A background in technology, entrepreneurship, or innovative classroom teaching
Experience with the design of innovative educational systems
Experience with project-based learning: a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge
Knowledge and practice of the Lean Startup, Design Thinking, and Business Model Canvas models
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university
Valid California Administrative credential preferred
One or more successful years of school leadership experience
Physical demands
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time
Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing
Compensation & Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated educator to assume a fundamental role in an innovative school environment.
REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:
Benefits and Perks:
Other
$88k-118k (estimate)
08/25/2023
05/18/2024
realjourney.org
Upland, CA
50 - 100