Assistant Principal Of Culture

Why Vista?
Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.
As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!
Role Mission:
The Assistant Principal - Culture (APC) works with the school's Principal and leadership team to cultivate a positive, supportive school culture for all scholars. In this role, you will help lead the school's efforts to create a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and joyful school culture. The APC will report directly to the school Principal and receive coaching from both the Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. The APC will also coach an assigned portfolio of teachers.
Your Impact:
Student Culture

• Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work and self-determination through structured social-emotional learning;
• Teach and reinforce VCP's school-wide behavior management systems;
• Ensure that behavioral expectations and school culture standards are met inside of the classroom as well as outside, including supervision and support of behavior and culture during bus rides, cafeteria/meal times, enrichment, and dismissal;
• Serve as the point person for student culture and discipline, including behavioral crisis intervention
• Maintain accurate student discipline records, documenting all conferences, suspensions, and phone calls;

Teacher Coaching and Support

• Support teachers in holding all students to consistent, high behavioral expectations for all students;
• Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture;
• Lead staff efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and arrive at school on time;
• Assist teachers, students, and parents in the creation and implementation of individual behavior plans as needed;

Parent and Family Engagement

• Develop and maintain communicative relationships with families, emphasizing families' roles as collaborators and accountability partners for their student's academic and behavioral performance, including attendance;
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement;
• Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively;
• Support staff in coordinating family meetings and special events;
• Participate in home visits at the start of every year for new-to-Vista College Prep families;

School Leadership

• Collaborate with the Principal and leadership team to establish a positive, structure, achievement-oriented, and joyful school culture;
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings at the school level and network level;
• Lead staff trainings start and end of school year and on professional development days;
• Proactively circulate throughout classrooms and hallways during the day to gain valuable context on student behavior, support positive school culture, and maintain highly visible presence during school hours;
• Teach at least one whole or small-group class as assigned;
• Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year.

Your compensation:
In recognition of our team members' impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans
• Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match
• 8 days of PTO (school year), 10 days of PTO (summer), parental leave, and a school calendar with 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays built in strategically to support the sustainability of our work
• All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

Your Qualifications:

• Belief in the Vista College Prep mission and educational model;
• Track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to consistently deliver on time, even amidst many moving parts;
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Spanish proficiency or fluency preferred, but not required;
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree; Master's degree preferred;
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in urban public school setting preferred, but not required;
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees.