What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Assistant Principal position at The Children s Home Of Kingston?
Founded in 1876, The Children's Home of Kingston provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for youth and families. Our mission is to strengthen their ability to make positives choices through education, structure, and compassionate care. We are currently seeking an Assistant Principal to help continue our legacy of making a lasting impact in the lives of young people.
Position Summary
The School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The School Assistant Principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school.
The Children's Home of Kingston offers an outstanding benefit package which includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, pet insurance, short-term disability, legal plan, 403(b), paid time off, and a collaborative, open-door work environment! Paid time off includes up to 4 weeks of vacation, 5 personal days, 10 holidays with 1 floating holiday and 10 sick days annually.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Masters degree in Education, School Leadership or Education Administration/Management
- 5-10 years experience (teaching, counseling, leadership) at the high school level, with a history of improving student outcomes
- School leadership training and/or experience that is consistent with the core concepts of CHK
- New York State Certification as a School Administrator or Supervisor, School District Administrator or School District Leader or School Building Leader.
- Elementary and/or Secondary level teaching and administrative experience preferred.
The Children’s Home of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.