K-8 Assistant Principal in Chandler, Arizona at StrongMind, Inc.

Job Title: Assistant Principal of Academics
Location: Remote (Must reside in AZ)
Reports to: Principal, K-8
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Primavera Online School

Primavera Online School is an accredited, tuition-free public charter school serving students across Arizona for more than 25 years. We specialize in flexible, student-centered online education designed to meet learners where they are—academically, emotionally, and socially.

We believe every student deserves access to an education that adapts to their life, not the other way around. At Primavera, we support diverse learners, empower families, and partner closely with educators to create personalized learning experiences that drive real outcomes. Our work is grounded in care, accountability, and a deep commitment to helping students succeed—both in school and beyond.

As a fully remote organization, we value clear communication, collaboration, and ownership. You’ll find a mission-driven team that takes its responsibility to students seriously while supporting one another as professionals and humans.

The Team You Will Join

You’ll be part of the administration team, working closely with students and their families, graduation, and Academic Special Services. This team is responsible for administering all high school teachers with the students and their families.

The team culture is collaborative, supportive, fast-paced, mission-driven, compliance-focused, and you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, improve systems, support students, and strengthen operations while partnering across Primavera Online School.

The Difference You Will Make

In this role, your work will directly impact students, families, teachers, school operations, compliance, and outcomes by either maintaining or increasing Primavera’s B school letter grade. You’ll help build a more sustainable leadership model for a large, fast-growing virtual school by taking ownership of MTSS, instructional coaching, and family support — freeing the Principal to focus on strategic school improvement and growth.

You’ll help support learners, improve processes, ensure compliance, enhance student experience, and drive academic success, contributing to Primavera’s mission in a meaningful and visible way.

A Typical Day Looks Like

• Serve as the administrative lead for MTSS and student intervention processes
• Conduct classroom observations, walkthroughs, and instructional coaching
• Facilitate and support Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings
• Provide dedicated support and partnership for K-8 families in a virtual setting
• Evaluate teachers
• Facilitate restorative and corrective discipline processes while maintaining strong family engagement
• Support compliance, assessment administration, and attendance processes
• Plan for the next school year
• Collaboration and meetings

This position requires availability to work core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time, Monday through Friday.

This role balances independent work, collaboration, structure, problem-solving, and execution and is well-suited for someone who enjoys supporting students, managing details, improving systems, communicating clearly, and working with purpose.

Your Expertise Includes

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Valid Standard Professional Arizona Teaching Certificate with endorsement(s) appropriate to the elective area(s) assigned (Preferred)
• Valid Arizona Principal Certification, OR active enrollment in an approved administrative certification program with completion required by the end of the current school year in which hired
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues
  

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience using adaptive technology tools, learning management systems, or student information platforms in an instructional setting
• Background in differentiated instruction, project-based or creative learning, or supporting diverse learners including English Language Learners and students with IEPs

Essential Duties & Professional Expectations

All Staff

• Performs other duties aligned to the role and organizational needs as assigned.
• This position requires availability to work core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time, Monday through Friday.

Admin— Required Duties

• All administrators are required to actively support and participate in state-mandated testing periods. This is considered an essential function of the role.
• Participation in state testing is a condition of employment for all instructional and student-facing roles.
• State testing may span approximately 6 consecutive weeks and require full availability during scheduled testing windows.
• Administrators must be able to travel to assigned testing locations within the state of Arizona, including locations outside of their home city.
• Attendance during state testing is mandatory, and time off will not be approved during designated testing windows except as required by law and in extraordinary circumstances.
• Administrators are required to assist with proctoring, coordination, and student support during testing.
• Attendance at key school events (e.g., student orientations, school-sponsored activities, and other events aligned to this role) is required, based on role responsibilities and reasonable proximity to the event location. These events may occur outside of regular working hours and may require occasional travel.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Primavera Online School, we serve a richly diverse student population—and we believe our team should reflect that same diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work. Diverse ideas strengthen our school, improve outcomes for students, and help us better serve the families and communities who rely on us.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and purpose.

How We’ll Take Care of You

We believe that supporting our team members is essential to supporting our students. At Primavera, care, balance, and well-being are part of how we operate—not extras.

Our commitment to you includes:

• A competitive total compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
• Well-being support that fits real life—from virtual wellness programs and wellness coaching to flexible work options for select roles
• Generous PTO options, including unlimited PTO for exempt roles and “life happens” days when flexibility is needed
• A fully paid holiday week off at Christmas to rest, reset, and recharge
• Recognition and rewards that celebrate birthdays, meaningful milestones, and the important work you do for students and families
• Quarterly Town Halls to keep communication transparent, aligned, and human
• Annual events and traditions that help us stay connected as a remote school community
  
  

We’re intentional about creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and proud of the impact they make—every day.