'26-'27 Assistant Principal (K-8)

Description

Christel House Indianapolis is accepting applications for a K-8 Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year at Academy West. Christel House Schools is a growing network of high performing charter schools dedicated to serving low-income, urban students in Indianapolis.

FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time (225 working days annually)
REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB SUMMARY:
This position plans, directs, and coordinates the academic administration of instructional and support staff to ensure the best possible opportunities for student growth and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
• Observe teachers in classrooms and examine materials to evaluate curriculum and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to develop and maintain curriculum standards and set performance goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the director and financial staff to develop annual budget needs.
• Recommend and implement changes which will lead to improved administration, supervision and opportunity for student development.
• Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
• Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs.
• Actively participate and encourage staff participation in parent-teacher and other community groups to develop understanding, cooperation, and respect for school objectives and endeavors.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local laws.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate instructional staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Model effective, differentiated instruction.
• Encourage ongoing professional growth.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to instructional staff.
• Participate in Network and Board meetings.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in education.
• Indiana Administrators License.
• 5 years’ teaching experience.
• Experience in leadership and supervision of high-risk students preferred.
• Academic training in school leadership preferred.
• Documented success in teaching and achieving outstanding results.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Academy and Christel House International

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

To apply, please complete the online application. A complete application will include the following:

• Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS
• Current resume (please include email address)
• Transcripts
• At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position)

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org