Assistant Principal for Academics & Student Life Position

Assistant Principal for Academics & Student Life Position Description

La Salle Academy 44 East 2nd Street New York, NY 10003

Reports To: Principal

Join a School on the Rise

La Salle Academy is a Catholic, Lasallian college-preparatory high school serving young men in New York City. Rooted in faith, service, community, and academic excellence, La Salle Academy is committed to transforming the lives of students and their families through a rigorous education, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect, accountability, and opportunity.

As our school continues to grow, we are seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as our next Assistant Principal for Academics & Student Life. This is not a position for someone looking to simply maintain the status quo. We are looking for a builder, an instructional leader, a mentor, and a highly visible administrator who believes deeply in young people and is excited to help shape the next chapter of La Salle Academy.

If you are energized by working alongside outstanding educators, developing innovative academic programs, building meaningful relationships with students and families, and creating a positive school culture where everyone can thrive, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Assistant Principal serves as a key member of the school's leadership team and as the Principal's primary partner in supporting the day-to-day academic, operational, and student life functions of La Salle Academy.

This individual will provide leadership in curriculum and instruction, faculty development, student discipline, school culture, daily operations, and student support services while helping ensure that every student is challenged academically, supported personally, and prepared to become a young man of faith, integrity, and leadership.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, visibility throughout the building, and a genuine commitment to building strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and families.

What You'll Do

Academic Leadership

• Partner with the Principal to maintain a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support curriculum development, instructional innovation, and academic planning.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback to faculty.
• Promote instructional best practices and support teacher professional growth.
• Collaborate with department chairs to strengthen curriculum alignment and student achievement.
• Monitor student academic progress and implement intervention strategies when necessary.
• Support the development of innovative academic programs that enhance student experience.

Student Life & School Culture

• Lead student discipline with consistency, fairness, compassion, and accountability.
• Foster a school culture rooted in respect, responsibility, belonging, and personal growth.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Support attendance initiatives, behavioral interventions, and student success plans.
• Serve as a highly visible presence throughout the school day, interacting positively with students and staff.
• Promote student leadership opportunities, school spirit, and community engagement.

Leadership & School Operations

• Partner closely with the Principal in overseeing the daily operation of the school.
• Assist with supervision schedules, student activities, assemblies, and special events.
• Coordinate faculty supervision and support operational excellence throughout the school.
• Support school safety initiatives, emergency preparedness, and crisis response planning.
• Participate in retreats, liturgies, parent programs, admissions events, and community-building activities.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the leadership team, helping strengthen faculty morale and organizational culture.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is:

• A mission-driven educational leader who believes deeply in the transformative power of Catholic and Lasallian education.
• Highly visible, approachable, and relationship-oriented.
• Positive, optimistic, and solutions-focused.
• Calm, confident, and consistent in decision-making.
• An exceptional communicator who earns trust through integrity and authenticity.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys coaching and supporting faculty.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism.
• Passionate about helping young men grow academically, personally, spiritually, and socially.
• Committed to building a school culture where students, families, faculty, and staff feel respected, supported, and inspired.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field preferred.
• New York State School Building Leader (SBL) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching and/or school leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success working with high school students and faculty.
• Strong instructional leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting curriculum development, faculty supervision, student discipline, and school operations preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic and Lasallian education.

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will:

• Strengthen academic excellence across the school.
• Support and develop outstanding faculty.
• Foster a positive, student-centered school culture.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Promote accountability while maintaining compassion and fairness.
• Partner effectively with the Principal and leadership team.
• Contribute to a school environment where students and faculty are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000. - $110,000. Salary is commensurate with credentials, experience and demonstrated success in leadership.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Qualified candidates who are committed to advancing the mission of La Salle Academy are encouraged to submit a cover letter, résumé, copies of relevant certifications and credentials, and three professional references to Candace D. Hammonds, President, at CHammonds@lasalleacademy.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.