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Assistant Principal

Vanguard Classical School
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026
Are you ready to embark on a journey where every decision you make, every lesson you impart, and every interaction you have can make a monumental difference in the lives of young scholars? Welcome to Vanguard Classical School, where opportunity meets purpose, and the stage is set for transformative education. As an Assistant Principal at Vanguard, you hold the key to unlocking the potential within each student, guiding them towards a future brimming with promise and possibility.

At Vanguard Classical School, we're not just shaping minds; we're molding character, instilling values, and fostering a love for learning that transcends the classroom. Located in beautiful Colorado, our free public charter school boasts a unique educational approach centered around the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in the classical style. Our students don uniforms as a symbol of unity, pride, and dedication to their academic journey. With classes held four days a week, we offer an enriching environment where both students and staff thrive.

As an Assistant Principal, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to cultivate well-rounded individuals who embody the principles of Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, and Kindness. Your role is multifaceted, encompassing leadership, mentorship, and the enforcement of our school's rules and expectations.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead and develop our team of dedicated teaching professionals. Through collaborative initiatives, ongoing training, and personalized support, you'll empower our educators to excel in their craft and inspire students to reach new heights of academic excellence. Your guidance will not only elevate teaching standards but also foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

In addition to supporting our faculty, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, orderly, and inclusive learning environment. By upholding our school's rules and expectations with fairness and consistency, you'll ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn and grow free from distractions or disruptions. Your unwavering commitment to discipline and accountability will reinforce the values of respect, responsibility, and integrity that are the cornerstone of our community.

But perhaps most importantly, as an Assistant Principal at Vanguard, you'll have the privilege of making a profound impact on the lives of our students. Whether it's lending a listening ear, offering words of encouragement, or providing guidance through life's challenges, your presence will serve as a beacon of support and inspiration. By fostering meaningful connections and nurturing a culture of empathy and compassion, you'll help shape not only academic success but also character development and emotional well-being.

If you're passionate about education, dedicated to serving others, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we invite you to join us at Vanguard Classical School. Together, we'll embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and empowerment, where every day offers the opportunity to ignite the spark of curiosity and ignite the flame of potential. Apply now and become a catalyst for change in the lives of our students and the future of our community.

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Why Else should you be part of our extraordinary team:

We operate on a 4 day in school class week - Tuesday through Friday.

We conduct professional development one Monday per month. We want you to use your unique skills, talents, and passions to build sports teams, clubs, and events - choose your own adventure to build community and make remarkable experiences for students and families.

Check us out at www.vanguardclassical.org - are we a great fit for you? Can you lead a team that brings learning to life?

Other Details

Job or Environmental Conditions

  • Classroom, lunchroom, and playground

Physical & Financial Requirements

  • Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground

Decision Making/Supervising/Confidentiality

  • Leadership/Mentorship/Development of a team of teaching professionals
  • Experience working with students in sports or activities
  •  Ability to mediate difficult situations
  •  The ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
  •  A commitment to classical education and the school's mission
  •  Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and/or character education
  •  Experience in education management, supervision, or administration
  •  Experience in or knowledge of charter or independent schools and the Core Knowledge Sequence
  • Responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding all students

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  •  Previous K-12 education classroom experience
  •  Experience working with students in sports or activities
  •  Ability to mediate difficult situations
  •  The ability to speak and write clearly and persuasivelyOutstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Your employment by the Vanguard Classical School may provide you with information that is confidential and proprietary to the Vanguard Classical School or to its affiliated schools including, but not limited to, any trade secret, any financial, educational, fundraising, student, and/or personnel files, records and/or information (collectively "Confidential Information"), and that disclosure of any Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm to the Vanguard Classical School and its students. You agree not to communicate, divulge, or disclose to any other person, firm, or entity or use for your own benefit or purposes, any Confidential Information, except as required by law or court order or expressly authorized in advance in writing by the Vanguard Classical School. This covenant shall survive the expiration or termination of your employment by the Vanguard Classical School.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, you will be required to provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Please bring appropriate documentation with you to your New Hire Orientation. Federal Law states that the Charter School may not permit you to work more than three days without this documentation.

Lastly, please note that your employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process, and that the failure to do so will render any offer null and void in its entirety.

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