Be an integral part of our leadership team, developing teachers in pursuit of teaching and learning excellence.

Assistant Principals function as principals-in-training, receiving professional development that will hone their craft until they are ready to lead a Success Academy school at the highest level.

Have 2-3 years of teaching experience

Are eager to learn and have growth mindset

Have diverse experiences across grades and/or subjects

Have an education reform mindset

Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and have a reflex to improve at every turn

Have a record of exceptional student achievement and results

• Join as an Assistant Principal Fellow and be placed at one of our nearly 50 schools in New York City 
• Participate in a teaching rotation to learn the intricacies of our school design, and our teaching standards, while being paid at the junior leadership level 
• This first year of teaching will set you up to be a fully-functioning Assistant Principal from the start of your second year

• Continue to develop your leadership skills through our exceptional supports, coaching, training, and development 
• Benefit from one-on-one coaching, feedback, and mentorship from Success Academy leaders 
• Connect with other fellows, creating a community to share your experiences 

We value clear thinking and strong writing so please take care with your application materials.

You'll be invited to complete a recorded video interview and two written responses.

Next, you'll be assessed across a range of key attributes through a series of virtual interviews with our leaders.

We'll discuss your school placement preferences and you'll be assigned to your placement school soon after.

We’re looking for insistent intellectuals who build intellectual environments and elevate scholar thinking.

Assistant Principals receive comprehensive professional development that will hone their craft until they are ready to lead a Success Academy school at the highest level.

Drive instruction and create a school culture of scholarship while managing teachers to form relationships with students and their families.

As core members of our leadership team, Assistant Principals assume greater responsibility and accountability for delivering student results as their time in the role progresses.

I have changed a lot as a leader and manager. The combination of consistent feedback loops and network professional development has helped me become a more decisive and confident leader.

William Abbott

Principal (Former Assistant Principal)

Hell's Kitchen Elementary School

Join an innovative, and supportive team where you grow your skills, build your expertise, and advance professionally.

Excellence, humor, ownership, and dedication are at the core of our work.

Racial justice drives our mission and so do our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Accelerate your skills and receive support to build a foundation for your career. 

Success Academy Charter Schools

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New York, NY 10005

Office: (646) 597-4641

Fax: (646) 961-4739

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