About Nativity Jesuit Academy:
Nativity Jesuit Academy is a K4-8 coed Catholic, Jesuit, urban school serving young men and women in Milwaukee, WI. We prepare our students, in partnership with their families, for Christian leadership and service in high school, college and life.
Through a holistic education program, Nativity Jesuit strives to form leaders who are religious, loving, seeking intellectual excellence, committed to justice and open to growth. Like Christ, who came "not to be served, but to serve" (Mark 10:45), Nativity Jesuit transforms students to become men and women for and with others.
Job Description
The Assistant Principal of Academics serves as the instructional leader of the school and works collaboratively with the Principal and School Leadership Team to ensure high levels of academic achievement for all students. The Assistant Principal of Academics oversees curriculum, instruction, assessment, teacher coaching, and academic intervention systems while fostering a culture of excellence aligned with the mission and values of Nativity Jesuit Academy.
Instructional Leadership
Lead curriculum and instructional improvement across all grade levels.
Coach and support teachers through co-planning, observations, walkthroughs, modeling, co-teaching, and feedback.
Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), grade-level meetings, and professional development to support teacher growth and instructional excellence.
Create, implement, and monitor school-wide instructional priorities and best practices.
Support teachers in implementing effective instructional practices, including small-group instruction, checks for understanding, standards-based grading, and data-driven decision-making.
Curriculum & Assessment
Oversee curriculum implementation, alignment, and instructional resource selection.
Coordinate curriculum purchasing and instructional materials.
Manage school-wide assessments, testing logistics, and assessment calendars.
Analyze and communicate student achievement data and support teachers in creating action plans.
Oversee report cards, standards-based grading, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Teacher Supervision & Development
Supervise, evaluate, and support faculty growth and development.
Assist with teacher recruitment, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and retention.
Support teacher leaders in their instructional leadership roles.
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Student Experience to strengthen classroom culture and learning environments.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Student Achievement & Intervention
Monitor student academic progress and coordinate academic interventions.
Collaborate with support staff and teachers to strengthen student achievement.
Facilitate Student Success Team (SST) meetings and intervention planning.
Support MTSS systems and academic intervention programs.
Coordinate student, parent, and teacher intervention meetings as needed.
Support student retention, promotion, and academic support decisions.
Oversee Camp Thunderhead academics and Milwaukee Summer School programming.
School Leadership & Operations
Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team.
Collaborate with school leaders to implement academic and culture systems.
Create and maintain the master schedule, academic calendar, assessment calendar, and professional development calendar.
Manage substitute coverage and daily staffing needs.
Support school-wide routines, safety efforts, strategic planning, and school goals.
Family & Community Engagement
Support recruitment and enrollment efforts.
Serve as the primary contact for academic-focused external partners and organizations.
Build strong partnerships with families to support student success.
Communicate with families about academic programs, student progress, and school initiatives.
Participate in conferences, open houses, orientations, and family meetings.
Financial & Resource Management
Manage Title funding requirements, academic budgets, and instructional resource purchasing.
Collaborate with the Principal and Director of Finance to ensure resources align with school priorities.
Manage and maintain the school's adult volunteer program.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data analysis.
Ability to coach, support, and evaluate teachers.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead professional development and school-wide academic initiatives.
Ability to build relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
Commitment to Catholic and Jesuit education and the mission of Nativity Jesuit Academy.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or related field required; master's degree preferred.
At least three years of classroom teaching experience is required.
Assistant Principal or school leadership experience preferred.
DPI Principal license required or working toward completion.
Experience with school databases and systems such as PowerSchool, Google Workspace, and related platforms preferred.
Commitment to Catholic education, Jesuit values, and NJA's mission
Spanish-speaking or bilingual in English and Spanish preferred