Intermediate Program Assistant Principal, Larchmont Charter School at Larchmont Charter School

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
6/12/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

Commensurate with Experience
Length of Work Year
Aug-Jun
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

The Opportunity: Larchmont Schools seeks to hire an exceptional leader to serve as School Assistant Principal and contribute to building the success of our K-12th grade constructivist model. The School Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal/Director and shares responsibility and accountability for the school’s overall performance, long-term sustainability and success in fulfilling its mission. Primary Function: The School Assistant Principal supports the Principal with all aspects of Larchmont Charter School’s intermediate program (5th -7th grades). The School Assistant Principal helps to ensure excellence in instruction, school culture and operations. The School Assistant Principal helps hire, develop, support and evaluate high quality faculty and staff to provide an exceptional public education to a diverse community of learners. The School Assistant Principal is committed to LCS’ constructivist educational philosophy and leads the faculty in implementing an inquiry based, experiential, project based learning, college preparatory curriculum. The School Assistant Principal ensures an inspiring and welcoming school climate to motivate our diverse students, teachers, and families to achieve academic excellence, develop as people, and positively impact the communities in which they live. Resourcefulness, flexibility, and a commitment to collaboration and the educational philosophy of our school and demonstrated passion about our mission and model are essential traits. The School Assistant Principal oversees the intermediate campus program faculty and staff and partners with the Elementary and Middle School Leaders in aligning with K-12th grade program and collaborates with the Network Support team to implement efficient systems in the areas of fundraising, safety, technology, outreach, business operations and HR.

Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) (*) Valid CA Teaching Credential or equivalent (required) (*) Valid CA Administrative Credential (preferred) (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice finger printing clearance (*) Teaching experience and a track record of advancing student achievement (*) 2+ successful years of school leadership experience (Teacher Leader/Coordinator or above - preferred) How to apply: Submit the following to lcsjobs@larchmontcharter.org with subject line: School Assistant Principal • Must include cover letter explaining in detail why you believe you are the right person for the position; include a statement about your educational philosophy and management/leadership style (2 pages maximum, single-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman) • Must include current Résumé clearly stating position, dates of employment, employer, and responsibilities • Must include a copy of a valid CA Teaching Credential • Must include a copy of a valid Administrative Credential (if applicable) • May include letters of recommendation (While not required as part of the initial submission, at least 3 letters of reference will be required for candidates who move forward.) • May include unofficial transcripts If we would like to learn more about you, you will be contacted via e-mail to submit an application for the position. Please do not call; all inquiries should be submitted via e-mail. Position will be open until filled. Other Requirements: Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; Department of Justice background clearance & TB test clearance. Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time. Larchmont Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


      The Opportunity: Larchmont Schools seeks to hire an exceptional leader to serve as School Assistant Principal and contribute to building the success of our K-12th grade constructivist model. The School Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal/Director and shares responsibility and accountability for the school’s overall performance, long-term sustainability and success in fulfilling its mission. Primary Function: The School Assistant Principal supports the Principal with all aspects of Larchmont Charter School’s intermediate program (5th -7th grades). The School Assistant Principal helps to ensure excellence in instruction, school culture and operations. The School Assistant Principal helps hire, develop, support and evaluate high quality faculty and staff to provide an exceptional public education to a diverse community of learners. The School Assistant Principal is committed to LCS’ constructivist educational philosophy and leads the faculty in implementing an inquiry based, experiential, project based learning, college preparatory curriculum. The School Assistant Principal ensures an inspiring and welcoming school climate to motivate our diverse students, teachers, and families to achieve academic excellence, develop as people, and positively impact the communities in which they live. Resourcefulness, flexibility, and a commitment to collaboration and the educational philosophy of our school and demonstrated passion about our mission and model are essential traits. The School Assistant Principal oversees the intermediate campus program faculty and staff and partners with the Elementary and Middle School Leaders in aligning with K-12th grade program and collaborates with the Network Support team to implement efficient systems in the areas of fundraising, safety, technology, outreach, business operations and HR.

      Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) (*) Valid CA Teaching Credential or equivalent (required) (*) Valid CA Administrative Credential (preferred) (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice finger printing clearance (*) Teaching experience and a track record of advancing student achievement (*) 2+ successful years of school leadership experience (Teacher Leader/Coordinator or above - preferred) How to apply: Submit the following to lcsjobs@larchmontcharter.org with subject line: School Assistant Principal • Must include cover letter explaining in detail why you believe you are the right person for the position; include a statement about your educational philosophy and management/leadership style (2 pages maximum, single-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman) • Must include current Résumé clearly stating position, dates of employment, employer, and responsibilities • Must include a copy of a valid CA Teaching Credential • Must include a copy of a valid Administrative Credential (if applicable) • May include letters of recommendation (While not required as part of the initial submission, at least 3 letters of reference will be required for candidates who move forward.) • May include unofficial transcripts If we would like to learn more about you, you will be contacted via e-mail to submit an application for the position. Please do not call; all inquiries should be submitted via e-mail. Position will be open until filled. Other Requirements: Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; Department of Justice background clearance & TB test clearance. Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time. Larchmont Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

          Comments and Other Information

          About Larchmont Schools: Larchmont Schools was founded in 2004 in Los Angeles by a group of parents who were inspired to create an academically rigorous and diverse neighborhood school. Since then, we have grown into an organization serving over 1,500 students through K-12, with our first class of seniors having graduated in June 2016. Larchmont Schools is guided by a constructivist learning theory in the development of an inquiry based, project-based, integrated curriculum to serve a diverse student body. With a student population reaching 40% Free/Reduced Lunch eligible and 60% students of color, Larchmont Schools is one of the most diverse and highest achieving public schools in the city. The mission of Larchmont Schools is to provide a socio-economically, culturally and racially diverse community of students with an exceptional public education. We foster creativity and academic excellence; our students learn with and from each other in an experience-centered, inquiry-based learning environment. With participation from our entire community, including strong parental involvement, we strive to instill in each student a dedication to improving the world we inhabit. For more information please visit: www.larchmontcharter.org.

          Comments and Other Information


          About Larchmont Schools: Larchmont Schools was founded in 2004 in Los Angeles by a group of parents who were inspired to create an academically rigorous and diverse neighborhood school. Since then, we have grown into an organization serving over 1,500 students through K-12, with our first class of seniors having graduated in June 2016. Larchmont Schools is guided by a constructivist learning theory in the development of an inquiry based, project-based, integrated curriculum to serve a diverse student body. With a student population reaching 40% Free/Reduced Lunch eligible and 60% students of color, Larchmont Schools is one of the most diverse and highest achieving public schools in the city. The mission of Larchmont Schools is to provide a socio-economically, culturally and racially diverse community of students with an exceptional public education. We foster creativity and academic excellence; our students learn with and from each other in an experience-centered, inquiry-based learning environment. With participation from our entire community, including strong parental involvement, we strive to instill in each student a dedication to improving the world we inhabit. For more information please visit: www.larchmontcharter.org.