Elementary School Vice Principal

Overview

Académie Lafayette, a K-12 French immersion public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for an Elementary School Vice Principal for the school year 2026 - 2027.  The Vice Principal assists the Principal in the management of the K-5 Campus in recruiting, supervising, and providing leadership and development opportunities to the faculty. The Vice Principal will work with the building principal to promote the success of every student in a collaborative school culture that is caring, supportive, equitable and inclusive.

Status of Position

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette.  This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The Elementary School Vice-Principal reports to the Principal and the Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Program Responsibilities:  The Elementary School Vice-Principal assists the building Principal in all facets of management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School.  This includes providing recommendations to the Superintendent regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty.  The Vice-Principal participates in the observation, supervision, and evaluation of the Elementary School faculty.  The Vice-Principal works with the Elementary School faculty to implement, evaluate, and revise, as needed, the Elementary School curricula.  The Vice-Principal provides academic guidance; maintains complete academic records for all students in the Elementary School; oversees the methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement; and oversees the grading and the reporting of standards used by the Elementary School. The Vice-Principal facilitates and monitors the regular collection and analysis of various data based on the building strategic goals.
  
  
• Administrative Responsibilities:  The Elementary School Vice-Principal coordinates with the Admissions and Communication Office regarding the recruitment and retention of students.  The Vice-Principal participates in the Academic Committee meetings; the Leadership Team meetings and the Conseil d’Ecole meetings.  The Vice-Principal is primarily responsible for discipline in the Elementary School.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

The Vice-Principal shall be assigned with the following additional tasks:

• Developing, implementing and overseeing the disciplinary process, which includes, but is not limited to creating alternative classrooms for work completion, when needed and providing intervention methodologies to de-escalate emotion charged situations
• Coaching teachers on how to prepare for parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
• Conducting parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
• Addressing parent concerns regarding educational, interpersonal, and emotional issues with their student
• Collaborating with teachers and parents to create improvement plans for both academic and behavioral issues
• Managing the CARE Team for the Elementary School
• Developing a yearly professional development plan for teachers
• Developing with the Principal and Counselors the Elementary School class/teacher schedule
• Maintaining a strong partnership with parents based on clear and timely communication
• Coordinating with the elementary Principals and Vice Principals (Middle School) a successful transition program for students transitioning from the Elementary School to the Middle School
• Conducting bi-monthly Elementary School meetings to guide faculty in planning activities
• collaborating with the Principal and the teachers on the integration and alignment of the Elementary School French curriculum and the Missouri Core Academic standards
• Coordinating with the Principal (K-5) and the faculty the implementation of the  student behavior management systems (PBIS, Citizenship Education Program)
• Communicating with the Superintendent & Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the Elementary School
• Providing support to create a cohesive Académie Lafayette school community and leadership team
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in educational administration or equivalent
• Current Administrator’s Certification from Missouri or another State, preferred, or documented educational leadership training from another country
• Fluency in the French language strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• At least five years of experience as a teacher in elementary school is required
• Experience as vice principal or principal in an elementary school preferred

Other Requirements

• Be willing to pass the MACHS Federal and State Background check as well as be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry