What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Assistant Principal position at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School?
High School Assistant Principal – 2025-2026 School Year
A full-time, competitively paid position at a first-rate college preparatory school for boys.
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia seeks a High School Assistant Principal to, in partnership with school leadership, prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The ideal candidate will share the school’s educational philosophy and embrace the vision of college success for all students, holding themselves and others to the highest standards to achieve ambitious goals. The assistant principal will support the day-to-day management of the school, in collaboration with the principal, instructional leadership, student support, specialized services, and operations teams. The assistant principal will build a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school climate and culture, implementing systems of accountability for students, faculty, and staff. The assistant principal will provide leadership on all instructional and non-instructional endeavors, including professional development, talent management, curriculum and instruction, and extracurricular and other student programming.
Why Teach at Boys’ Latin?
We offer more than a job – we offer a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits including:
- Competitive Salary – We recognize and reward the expertise and dedication of our educators.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans – 100% Employer-Paid for employees and their dependents. 100% Employer-Paid deductibles ($5,000 for employees / $10,000 for families).
- Generous PTO for work-life balance.
- Up to $2,500 per school year for tuition reimbursement and professional development, including Praxis prep fees – because we invest in your growth.
- Retirement plan with employer match – (PSERS included for current participants).
- Employee discount & wellness programs.
- Teacher/Staff Leadership Stipends: Employees selected to lead key departments, initiatives, or programs beyond the scope of core professional responsibilities are eligible for stipends throughout the year.
- Teacher supply stipend – each employee receives up to $150 allowance for additional beginning-of- year supplies and classroom/office décor.
- A Supportive, Mission-Driven Community – Teach in an environment where your impact is valued.
- Daily complimentary coffee and snacks.
- A structured school calendar that promotes work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Develop the Student Code of Conduct and clear, consistent systems of accountability to create and maintain an environment conducive to teaching, learning, and character and professional development.
- Collaborate with school stakeholders and community organizations to develop current and identify new learning, cocurricular, and extracurricular opportunities for students.
- Support the recruitment, management, development, evaluation, and retention of a high-quality faculty and staff.
- Support all students in meeting high standards of performance, partnering with school leadership to lead faculty in the development of curriculum and instruction practices and the specialized services team in the implementation of individualized education plans.
- Manage the teaching apprentices in alignment with the needs of the school and the goals of the Boys’ Latin Teaching Fellowship.
- Commit to the school’s extended day structure, serving students outside of the regular school day, overseeing the Leadership Academy, Saturday School, and summer academy programs.
- Champion the school’s traditions and rituals and serve as a culture keeper of the Boys’ Latin mission.
Qualifications
The assistant principal will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
- Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.
- Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students.
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff members, administrators, and external partners.
- Be a thought leader, experienced manager, strategic problem-solver, and dedicated team player.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, and PA state administrative certification.
Visit our website for detailed job descriptions and application – www.boyslatin.org/careers.
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,500
