Full-Time
Assistant Principal Freedom Elementary School
Posted on 7/7/2025
Movement Schools
51-200 employees
Quality Pre-K programs for kindergarten readiness
Compensation Overview
$80k - $90k/yr
Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field strongly preferred
- (Preferred) Valid North Carolina Professional Educator’s License with School Administrator (Principal) endorsement
- At least 3–5 years of successful teaching experience (preferably K–5)
- Minimum 1–2 years of leadership, coaching, or administrative experience
- Serve as an instructional leader by observing classrooms, delivering actionable feedback, and facilitating teacher development aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study (K–5)
- Collaborate with the Principal to implement high-impact academic strategies across all grade levels
- Analyze academic and behavioral data to guide schoolwide decisions and differentiated supports for scholars and teachers
- Promote a positive and safe school culture by modeling and reinforcing school-wide behavioral expectations and restorative practices
- Assist in the design and execution of professional development sessions aligned to school goals
- Support and implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to meet all scholars’ academic and behavioral needs
- Facilitate and lead grade-level, intervention, and family conferences as needed
- Manage day-to-day operations, transitions, and arrival/dismissal systems with consistency and efficiency
- Build strong relationships with staff, scholars, and families based on trust, accountability, and high expectations
- Maintain accurate documentation of observations, coaching, discipline, and parent communication
- Strong knowledge of North Carolina K–5 content standards
- Collaborative leadership style that values input, builds consensus and grows teacher leaders
- Instructional expertise in reading and math pedagogy
- Data fluency, able to analyze and act on student performance metrics
- Experience with coaching and developing teachers using frameworks like NCEES or similar
- Deep belief in educational equity and high expectations for all students
- Skilled in restorative practices and student behavior management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Culturally responsive, aware of, and responsive to the needs of a diverse student body
- Organized and systems-oriented, capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Tech-savvy, with working knowledge of platforms such as PowerSchool, Google Workspace, and MTSS tools
- Experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with exceptional needs
- Commitment to family and community engagement
- Growth mindset is committed to feedback, reflection, and lifelong learning
- Energetic presence, willing to lead by example with enthusiasm and positivity
- Results-driven focused on improving student outcomes through effective leadership
- Charter school experience preferred, but not required
Movement Schools runs Pre K programs in Charlotte through campuses in Eastland, Southwest, and Freedom in collaboration with Alliance Center for Education. The curriculum combines academics, social-emotional growth, and physical development in a nurturing environment, delivered with small-group instruction and personalized pacing by skilled teachers. The program focuses on kindergarten readiness and reliable early education services funded by tuition, with potential support from private or government sources. The goal is to prepare children for kindergarten while supporting families with high-quality childcare.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expansion to 9 campuses across three states demonstrates replicable model and market demand.
- After-school and community programs create recurring revenue streams beyond tuition.
- Public charter funding provides stable, predictable per-pupil revenue independent of parent ability-to-pay.
What critics are saying
- NC charter school funding cuts eliminate per-pupil allocations Movement Schools depends on.
- Teacher retention crisis: 30-40% annual turnover as wages stagnate amid 8-12% COL increases.
- Universal Pre-K expansion by CMS or state eliminates tuition model, forcing quality-only competition.
What makes Movement Schools unique
- Tuition-free public charter model across 9 schools in NC, SC, Georgia since 2022.
- Integrated community programming: healthcare, housing, financial management, employment mentoring year-round.
- Small-class personalized instruction with on-site behavior counselors and mental health advisors.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget