Rocketship Public Schools · 23 hours ago
STEM Assistant Principal
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools focused on unleashing the potential of every student. The Assistant Principal (AP) role involves driving academic achievement, coaching teachers, and fostering a college preparatory culture, while also engaging with parents and the community to enhance student success.
EducationEdTechE-Learning
Responsibilities
Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement
Coach grade level teams to build content expertise in Humanities or STEM
Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs
Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction in our full inclusion model
Create a school community that fully involves parents in student achievement through multiple outlets including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings
Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes; effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
Create a healthy, high-achieving, urgent environment where staff and students feel challenged and also fully supported and valued
Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, problem solve, and gather feedback
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience teaching or leading in an urban city classroom and realizing significant gains
Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills
Strong leadership skills and personal drive
Relentless pursuit of high expectations
Result-oriented and data-driven
Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others
Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to engage and empower parents and families
Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strategic planning and project management experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
BA from Accredited University
DC Candidates only: Highly Qualified
Benefits
Excellent health and wellness benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Company
Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3M2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-18
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