Assistant Head of School / Assistant Principal (24-25 SY)
Freire Schools
- Wilmington, DE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop excellence in all instructional staff by conducting formal and informal classroom observations and coaching support.
- Shape and analyze data to improve school operations and student success.
- Build a culture of instructional excellence and continuous improvement characterized by standards-based, problem-based instruction, collaboration, and a relentless focus on maximizing student learning and positive experience.
- Support teachers with suggestions and strategies to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management,
- Foster a joyful school climate, including the thoughtful adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and resolution of student conflict.
- Assist with daily operations, including student arrival and dismissal, celebrating success, scheduling, attendance, facility management, cafeteria management, etc.
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- 3-5 years of K-12 public or charter teaching experience, particularly in high-needs schools
- Prior leadership experience (e.g. teacher-leader experience: mentor teacher, department chair, grade-level chair, extra-curricular leadership; school leadership experience: instructional coach, director of curriculum of instruction, assistant principal or principal, director of student activities, etc.)
- Superior grasp of effective instructional methods that allow students to do the intellectual heavy lifting
- A strong ability to develop relationships and work with various members of our school community, from students to teachers to heads of school.