Assistant Principal

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.

Who We Are:

Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for.

We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.

Pay Range:

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Instructs students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials.

• Prepares outline for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.

• Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.

• Keeps attendance records and maintains student files and transcripts.

• Meets with students and parents to discuss files and transcripts.

• Teaches students and coaches, supports, develops students, and moves them toward graduation. Fills in when needed.

• Implements the ongoing training and development of staff, including regular teacher observation feedback, and goal-setting.

• Facilitates questions or needs of teachers and school administrators (or directs them to the appropriate staff member).

• Communicates changes in policies or procedures to all assigned staff, including general announcements that affect center operations or staff involvement.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations in the centers, including the purchase and distribution of supplies.

• Monitor growth and make appropriate recommendations to the Principal.

• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

• Performs related duties such as student organizations or committees, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, or counseling students in adjustment and academic problems

• Conducts annual reviews of all assigned staff in consultation with designated supervisors and/or others as appropriate.

• Available for direct instruction and/or support 2 hours per day.

• Performs other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements:

• CA Administrative Credential required

• CA Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Credential required

• Ability to train, direct, and delegate responsibility to staff.

• Superior knowledge of company policies, procedures, and program offerings, including the use of curriculum, Google Suite, MS Office, and the school’s proprietary software (CSIS).

• Ability to travel as needed.

Company Benefits and Perks:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.

• Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.

• We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.