Assistant Principal of Culture

WHO WE ARE

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. 

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,300 scholars in grades 5-12 across our two campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.

When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities. 

Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you? 

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college
• You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it
• You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback
• You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success
• You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff
• You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content  
• You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks
• You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field 
• You display grit when the work is hard and utilize ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems in order to achieve our mission

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Tulsa Honor Academy’s Assistant Principals of Culture lead school and scholar culture while developing strong, trusting relationships with scholars, families, and staff. THA believes that a strong school culture is crucial to providing a high-quality, college preparatory education. THA provides a highly structured environment that is both strict and warm. A disciplined environment will provide the structure through which scholars will be able to focus on their academics, foster a sense of pride in their school and their work, and be inspired towards an ambitious future. The Assistant Principal of Culture nurtures a school environment that is structured, ensures all scholars are physically and emotionally safe, infuses our character values and utilizes our centralized behavior management continuum. 

Core Commitments 

• It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard.
  • Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. 
  • Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets
• Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - We have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM.
  • Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to  attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes
• Structure Driven School - We sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence.
  • Sweat the small stuff by developing strong systems and structures to support academic achievement 
  • Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices
  • Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
  • Know that warm and strict are not opposites 
• Team, team, team - We support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. 
  • Value parents as our partners
  • Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture 
  • Believe in a all hands on deck mentality 
• Constant Improvement - We model what it really means to receive feedback. 
  • Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it 
  • Looking in the mirror rather than pointing out the window 
  • Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Diversity and Equity - We believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds
  • Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place
  • Deeply believe in and participate in our work as an anti-racist organization 
• People, paper, college - What we invest in says a lot about what we prioritize 
  • Supporting teammates, families and scholars 
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college

Core Responsibilities

Academic Achievement: To ensure Tulsa Honor Academy is on track for academic excellence, Assistant Principals of Culture create a data-driven culture, support teachers in classroom management, ensure staff are utilizing school-wide systems for culture/behavior to support scholar success, and plan professional development sessions to develop staff in areas of need.  

Coaching: Assistant Principals of Culture conduct consistent observations of and debriefs with teachers and staff, ensure staff effectively implement weekly action steps, provide quality (measurable, observable, bite-sized) feedback and are able to provide live feedback or classroom intervention, when needed. 

Scholar Culture: Assistant Principals of Culture ensure school culture maximizes learning and creates an environment full of joy and engagement. Culture includes non-instructional time, in-class behavior, classroom engagement and utilization of school-wide systems and structures. 

Adult Culture: Assistant Principals of Culture build relationships with classroom teachers, address teacher needs, communicate proactively, celebrate scholar achievement, model what THA expects (from scholars and adults) and work to build positive staff morale. 

Leadership: Assistant Principals of Culture hold expectations for themselves by modeling the all hands on deck mentality, embodying THA’s leadership mindset, managing time and tasks, taking ownership of tasks, communicating effectively, remaining committed to excellence and remaining proactive in all areas of responsibility. 

THE DETAILS

Qualifications/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree required

State certification preferred

Experience

• 2 years of experience in school setting is required
• Previous experience in school culture role is highly preferred 
• Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred 
• Charter school experience is highly preferred 

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary is commensurate with experience in the education field. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.