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Breakthrough Montessori is looking for an Assistant Principal (Elementary) in Washington, DC, US
Job Opportunity : Assistant Principal (Elementary)
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location : Washington, DC
Department : Administrative
Application Deadline : Until filled
Employment Type : Full-time
Expected Start Date of Position : July 1, 2024
Reports to : Principal
Compensation : Salary starts at $90,000 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience
FLSA Status : Exempt
About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School’s mission is to enable children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.
Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. In the 2024-25 school year, we will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children and that students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education.
Our school is grounded in an institutional commitment to development, prevention, and community. We support human development through a strict application of the time-tested Montessori instructional model and an intensive approach to family engagement. Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school’s work.
Position Summary :
Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal for Elementary is a member of the school administrative team. The Assistant Principal creates a community of reflective practitioners and ensures high-fidelity implementation of the Montessori method, promoting the school’s anti-racist, anti-bias goals by ensuring an equitable, culturally-responsive program for all students.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
The Montessori Assistant Principal is a 12-month position. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday from 7 : 45 am-4 : 00 pm. Responsibilities include :
- Development and Implementation of Montessori Curriculum
- Ensures that the educational program is delivered according to the school’s mission and vision and increases access to Montessori education.
- Works with educators to ensure equity in access to quality lessons, materials, and experiences throughout the school.
- Models grace and courtesy in all interactions with children, adults, and families.
- Supports Principal with protocols, procedures and timelines for Child Study.
- Leads weekly Lesson Study meetings for Elementary.
- Coordinates daily substitute coverage for all Elementary classrooms.
- Conducts weekly observations and one-on-one meetings with classroom teachers.
- Collects data about student work engagement and academic performance through regular observation of all Elementary classrooms.
- Engages directly with families through participating in school wide routines, events, and celebrations.
Required Competencies and Qualifications :
Benefits :
For more information on Breakthrough Montessori PCS, including employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at
www.breakthroughmontessori.org.
Breakthrough Montessori PCS is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Salary : $90,000
