Assistant Principal

About Success Academy

Thank you for considering a career with Success Academy! We are a vibrant and fast-growing network of public charter schools dedicated to providing children with a rigorous, engaging, whole-child education that is accessible to all, regardless of their background. As we expand from New York to Florida, we’re eager to welcome passionate educators to our community! Every day, we strive to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

As the fourth-largest public school system in New York State, we serve nearly 22,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic students from low-income backgrounds. Our schools lead the state in academic performance, with 100% of our graduates gaining admission to four-year colleges, including some of the country’s most prestigious institutions. In 2027, we will open schools in Florida, starting in Miami‑Dade County, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey.

The Assistant Principal at Success Academy is an impactful leadership position designed for educators who aspire to cultivate adult development, enhance teaching and learning, and drive excellent student outcomes across the school. This role is centered on effective people management to foster high-quality education for every student.

You will take charge of instructional excellence across various grades and subjects, holding teachers accountable to meet Success Academy’s high standards. As a pivotal member of the leadership team, you will clearly communicate expectations, rapidly implement improvements through feedback and coaching, and work in close partnership with the Principal to foster a culture of excellence throughout the school. This position serves as a pathway to becoming a principal, equipping you with the skills needed for high‑impact leadership and school culture stewardship, with an expectation of readiness for the principal role within three years.

• Drive progress toward organizational goals and student outcomes.
• Communicate and reinforce Success Academy’s standards for professionalism and instructional quality.
• Provide clear expectations and actionable feedback to foster adult development.
• Monitor and actively shape school‑wide culture, promoting a positive, results‑oriented environment.
• Facilitate rapid improvement across teams by minimizing academic failure and enhancing learning quality.

Success Academy is committed to your professional growth, providing a year‑long leadership training program in New York City during the 2026-27 school year. This intensive training will equip you for your role as Assistant Principal at our Florida school starting in the summer of 2027. Our leadership program has a proven track record of preparing exceptional principals who build thriving educational environments.

The training experience includes:

• A year‑long leadership training with individualized coaching and targeted professional learning opportunities for the founding Florida cohort.
• Ongoing professional development as you transition into the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school.
• Preparation for future principalship within a leading educational network.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Professional approach with integrity and responsibility.
• Strong leadership potential and a desire for senior leadership roles.
• Grit, resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to growth.
• Eager to embrace change and apply feedback dynamically.
• Excellent judgment and problem‑solving abilities.
• Passionate about accountability and achieving excellence.
• Ambitious, motivated by clear objectives, and open to learning.
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong sense of ownership for personal and team development and outcomes.
• Strategic in motivating, developing, and influencing others to effect change.

• Competitive salary growth and comprehensive health benefits.
• Clear career pathways allowing advancement into leadership roles within an average of three years.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits starting day one: medical, dental, vision…