Assistant Principal - K-8

To drive our mission,
27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more. In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance.

Located in the Denver metro area, 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton.

• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Discovery Magnet School K-8
• Date Available:
  
  07/23/2026
• Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Discovery Magnet, a K‑8 27J school in Thornton, CO, is seeking an Assistant Principal who will assist in the direction and management of the instructional programs and provide support for the educational process. This is a full‑time, or 1.0 FTE, position, with benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Administrator/Principal License.
• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously and move them forward.
• The ability and interest to be part of and to lead a high‑functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.