Assistant Principal of Culture

12-month

Exempt

About Einstein Charter Schools

Einstein Charter Schools (“Einstein”) is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient.

Founded in 2005, Einstein Charter Schools is a top-performing, tuition-free, open-admissions network serving students in New Orleans East.

Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, Einstein will operate as a unified school serving students in grades Pre-K–8 through the consolidation of Village de l’Est, Sherwood Forest, and Einstein Middle School. This unified model is designed to strengthen alignment across campuses, enhance student support, and provide a seamless educational experience from early childhood through middle school.

Authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, Einstein serves more than 850 students, over 44% of whom receive English Language Learner (ELL) services. Einstein remains committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares all students for long-term academic and personal success.

At Einstein, we know our people actualize our mission for our students. We strive to create work environments and a total rewards package that promotes the hiring and retention of highly effective staff. We offer our staff an opportunity to impact the lives of our students and their New Orleans East community, a culture that prioritizes growth and collegiately, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

About You

Above all else, you come to Einstein because you believe in our mission to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. You believe in EVERY child and their capacity to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.

You are focused on…

• Our students. In all your actions, you act in the best interest of our students. You embrace and protect their individuality and diversity. You seek to ensure they have access to an equitable future.
• Our goals. You are laser focused on our goals and strive to meet them efficiently. You know acting on data and feedback is an essential skill and aren’t afraid to innovate..
• Our people. You hope to work for an organization that is both result-driven AND relationship-driven. You seek an environment where our staff can engage authentically, collegially and have fun. You value diversity and prioritize inclusion. 

Position Overview

The Assistant Principal of Culture assists the Head of School in creating and sustaining a positive, safe, inclusive, and student-centered school culture that supports academic excellence, student well-being, and staff success. This position leads the development and implementation of schoolwide systems related to student behavior, attendance, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, student recognition, and family engagement.

As a member of the school's leadership team, the Assistant Principal of Culture collaborates with teachers, families, and community partners to cultivate a culture of high expectations, accountability, respect, and belonging. The Assistant Principal of Culture oversees student discipline and behavior intervention systems, supports school safety initiatives, and promotes positive relationships that contribute to a thriving learning environment. 

Reports to: Head of School

Key Responsibilities

School Culture and Climate

• Lead the implementation of the school's culture vision, behavior expectations, and PBIS framework.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student achievement and character development.
• Develop and implement proactive systems to improve student behavior, attendance, engagement, and school climate.
• Analyze school culture and discipline data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions.
• Coordinate student recognition programs that celebrate academic achievement, attendance, citizenship, leadership, and positive behavior.
• Promote restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies that support student growth and accountability.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the Student and Family Handbook.

Student Behavior and Discipline

• Oversee student discipline procedures in accordance with school policies and applicable laws.
• Conduct student, parent, and staff conferences to resolve behavioral concerns.
• Develop individualized behavior intervention plans for students requiring additional support in consultation with the Student Support Team.
• Coordinate interventions for students with chronic attendance or behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with the student success coordinator, counselors, social workers, and outside agencies to support students' social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Maintain accurate student discipline records and ensure confidentiality of student information.

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with families to support student success.
• Lead family engagement activities related to student behavior, attendance, and school culture.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and families to resolve concerns and strengthen communication.
• Represent the school at community events and foster positive relationships with community partners.

Staff Leadership and Support

• Support teachers with classroom management, student engagement, and behavior intervention strategies.
• Provide coaching and professional development on classroom culture, PBIS, restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and supporting licensed and classified staff.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Promote staff recognition initiatives that strengthen morale and employee engagement.

School Operations and Safety

• Assist in developing and implementing school safety, crisis response, emergency preparedness, and supervision plans.
• Coordinate campus supervision, arrival, dismissal, lunch, and special event procedures.
• Lead safety drills and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, orderly, and well-supervised campus.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team.
• Assist with implementation of school improvement goals and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor schoolwide attendance, discipline, and culture performance indicators.
• Assist with staffing decisions, scheduling, and operational planning.
• Represent the Head of School in meetings and school functions when designated.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Skills/Qualifications

• Passion for improving career and technical educational opportunities for urban students.
• Commitment to Einstein Schools mission, vision and growth.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of varied instructional strategies, how to support the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
• Knowledge of physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques such as Positive Behavior Support (PBIS).
• Ability to promote and follow school policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.    
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, community stakeholders, etc.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation, assessment processes and how they should operate in an effective school.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of, and ability to, develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans.
• Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
• Takes initiative on a daily basis.
• Ability to connect with students and adults across difference and interact with others with grace, competence, and warmth

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree desirable.
• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience, plus 3 years related administrative experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in supervision and administration is preferred.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Excellent human relations skills, speaking and writing skills.
• Knowledgeable of current public school laws.
• Successful experience working with elementary and middle school students.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• A results-oriented, goal-driven approach to work.

Evaluation

• Annual review, including analysis of student achievement data.
• Louisiana LEADs Rubric
• Evaluated by the Head of School

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Einstein Charter Schools welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected grounds in any of its activities or operations, including hiring.