Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate, Immersion School Grades K-5

Assistant Principal – Culture & Climate (Lower School K-5)

The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our team. Odyssey is a full-scale K–12 Charter School currently serving 2,500+ students. Our school features a growing dual immersion program, an innovative Green Initiative, a community food program, and strong academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in its mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens who utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language.

Through the Socratic Method and inquiry-based learning, students are empowered to leverage their unique skills and talents in an equitable and collaborative environment where all students can succeed.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Principal of Culture & Climate serves as a key member of the Immersion School (K–5) leadership team and is responsible for developing, sustaining, and advancing a positive, inclusive, and high-expectations school culture. This role leads school wide systems and practices related to student behavior, discipline, attendance, restorative practices, and social-emotional development. The Assistant Principal ensures a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment where students are known, valued, and held to consistent behavioral and academic expectations.

In collaboration with the Principal and school leadership team, this position supports the implementation of culturally responsive behavior systems that align with the developmental needs of elementary learners. The Assistant Principal of Culture & Climate works to ensure that school wide expectations are clearly communicated, consistently reinforced, and grounded in restorative and relationship-centered practices. This role also supports the school's FLES Greek Language program by promoting cultural awareness, celebrating Greek language and heritage through school wide events and daily practices, and reinforcing a school identity that values global citizenship and cultural learning within an elementary setting.

Additionally, the Assistant Principal supports family engagement, school communication related to student behavior and culture, and community partnerships that strengthen the overall climate and sense of belonging within the Lower School. This position is designed for a relational, equity-minded leader who is committed to building strong school culture in an elementary environment and developing leadership capacity for continued growth in school administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Odyssey Charter School. Bachelor's degree in education, and an active DE License and Certification. Leadership Certification Preferred, eligible for and willingness to actively obtain. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs and the willingness and ability to learn programs required of the position. Demonstrated Leadership Skills in garnering support, motivating others to meet and surpass department and district-wide objectives, handling conflict using restorative practice techniques through a lens that all students can learn and have a voice.

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, staff, and all Stakeholders. Proven ability to hold others accountable. Knowledgeable about formative and diagnostic assessments and research based instructional practices. Equity driven, demonstrated sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Superior grasp of effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating urban youth including but not limited to right brained restorative practices (trauma informed practices), culturally responsive teaching, Social Emotional Learning, grading for equity and coaching for equity.

Previous experience as an Instructional Coach, Dean, Student Advisor, or similar leader role in a K-12 environment, preferably in an immersion or foreign language program. Leadership Certification. Exceptional ability to analyze data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Data-Driven Instruction, Feedback and Teacher Development, Internal and External Communication, Alignment with Odyssey's Mission and Vision.