Assistant Principal-Fieldston Lower

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co‑ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses — one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

Fieldston Lower, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 270 students Pre‑K through 5th Grade and 60 faculty members.

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Fieldston Lower School is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Principal beginning July 1, 2026. The Assistant Principal will report to the Fieldston Lower Principal and join an administrative team that includes another Assistant Principal.

This role will work primarily with 3rd‑5th Grade students, teachers, and families, while the other Assistant Principal will work with Pre‑K‑2nd Grade. The AP will be responsible for overseeing both the academic and social‑emotional development of each child. This includes building community and supporting an environment where the whole child is a priority.

The hiring range for this position is $140,000‑$170,000. When determining the salary for a position, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

• Planning and supervising 3rd through 5th Grade curriculum review to ensure alignment both vertically and horizontally;
• Overseeing a continuum of clear learning objectives and a scope and sequence of skills from 3rd to 5th Grade;
• Leading student life initiatives such as assemblies, behavior support, advisory programs, etc.;
• Having a deep understanding of student growth and development and using effective strategies for enrichment and support, specifically within Language Arts and Mathematics;
• Demonstrated effectiveness with curriculum design and planning, specifically interdisciplinary curriculum development;
• Supervising, coordinating, articulating and evaluating the implementation of 3rd‑5th grade curriculum in collaboration with the Fieldston Lower administrative team;
• Collaborating with the school’s guidance team to develop and implement behavior plans for students in need of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support;
• Coordinating the language arts curriculum in collaboration with learning specialists and classroom teachers;
• Supporting teachers in using assessments to oversee the implementation and effectiveness of curriculum and instruction;
• Coordinating and implementing the student behavioral policy to maintain community and discipline norms for the division;
• Partnering with administrative team and classroom teachers to develop mission‑based best practices related to ethics, service learning, belonging and social impact, health, and student…