Description
Christel House Indianapolis is accepting applications for a K-8 Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year at Academy West. Christel House Schools is a growing network of high performing charter schools dedicated to serving low-income, urban students in Indianapolis.
FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time (225 working days annually)
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB SUMMARY:
This position plans, directs, and coordinates the academic administration of instructional and support staff to ensure the best possible opportunities for student growth and development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
- Observe teachers in classrooms and examine materials to evaluate curriculum and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
- Collaborate with instructional staff to develop and maintain curriculum standards and set performance goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with the director and financial staff to develop annual budget needs.
- Recommend and implement changes which will lead to improved administration, supervision and opportunity for student development.
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs.
- Actively participate and encourage staff participation in parent-teacher and other community groups to develop understanding, cooperation, and respect for school objectives and endeavors.
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local laws.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate instructional staff.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Model effective, differentiated instruction.
- Encourage ongoing professional growth.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
- Provide encouragement and emotional support to instructional staff.
- Participate in Network and Board meetings.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities.
- Other duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in education.
- Indiana Administrators License.
- 5+ years’ teaching experience.
- Experience in leadership and supervision of high-risk students preferred.
- Academic training in school leadership preferred.
- Documented success in teaching and achieving outstanding results.
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
- An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Academy and Christel House International
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
To apply, please complete the online application. A complete application will include the following:
- Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS
- Current resume (please include email address)
- Transcripts
- At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position)
Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.
Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org
