Vice Principal - Assistant Principal (Campus Hornwood) 26-27

Etoile Academy Charter School•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal and Chiefs, as well as the Superintendent to support the school’s academic, culture, and operational goals. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership and support in fostering a positive school culture, managing day-to-day school operations, supporting teachers, and ensuring that students meet academic and behavior expectations while demonstrating our core values. Additionally, this leader will engage in instructional coaching for other school leaders and teachers to develop a strong pipeline of growth mindset academic leaders who value feedback and drive achievement through data-based decision making to ensure success for all. The Vice Principal will help meet Étoile Academy’s ambitious goals, including growth on MAP, STAAR, and TELPAS as well as interim assessments. The Vice Principal is responsible for the whole school in the absence of the principal on campus as designated by the campus principal at any given moment.

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required (Educational Master’s Degree, Business Management, or related leadership field preferred).
Certification : Texas teaching certification and leadership certification preferred – or ability to obtain certification within two years.
Experience : Prior teaching & assistant principalship leadership experience is required, especially in a K-12 setting.
A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity and ensuring all students have access to high-quality education.
Proven ability to manage change and work in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
Demonstrated success in fostering student achievement and language acquisition.
Strong understanding of emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage emotions effectively, ensuring impactful school leadership.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years as a teacher or school-based role is preferred.
A minimum of three years of professional leadership experience in high-performing urban schools, with specific experience in assistant principalship, coaching, and developing teachers is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required.