Assistant Principal of Culture and Expanded Learning (26-27SY)

THE ORGANIZATION

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools--Lighthouse and Lodestar--serving nearly 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org.

The Opportunity

AP of Culture and Expanded Learning Pool

Competencies and Qualifications

The AP of Culture and Expanded Learning (“AP of Culture”) works with their Principal, AP of Instruction, and other members of their team to build a safe and affirming school community that centers students and student learning during the Core Day and in After School Programming (ASP).

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project and expanded learning and MTSS/SEL program management with a high level of organization and detail, and compliance with grant requirements and school policies

• Development and support of a team of emerging instructional staff and teams

• Knowledge of adult learning theory, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking

• Facilitation of data-driven and equity-focused teams, systems, professional learning, and processes

• Develop strategic plans and collaborate with others to achieve them

• Deep knowledge of learner-driven, relationship-based, and purposeful teaching and learning

• Highly flexible and comfortable with change, growth, and possibility

• Skilled collaborator, communicator, and relationship-builder

The AP of Culture has several core responsibilities:

• Creating safe, inclusive, learning-focused school environments by:

  • Articulate schoolwide universal expectations for student behavior, supporting students to meet these expectations, and holding students accountable when expectations are not met in collaboration with leadership team.

  • Develop student leadership pathways and opportunities for students to use their agency to build culture and community at Lighthouse.

  • Track progress towards school-wide goals around attendance, behavior, and academics, and celebrate student progress in these areas.

  • Coach teachers to implement foundational classroom management practices.

  • Support community members to restore harm when it occurs.

  • Ensure accurate collection and documentation of student referrals and family contact in AERIES (our Student Information System) and develop support plans for students and staff who need more support.

  • Clearly and consistently communicate with all stakeholders, especially families, about student referrals and progress of interventions.

  • Partner with families of students who require additional support.

  • In collaboration with site and organizational leaders, conduct lawful suspensions when required by law.

  • Facilitate and support the school’s Culture Team.

• Holding Behavioral MTSS / SEL Programs

  • In collaboration with your site’s Coordination of Services Team (COST), identify students who need additional behavioral support and build, implement, and track data around individual behavior plans.

  • Hold implementation of LCPS-adopted SEL curriculum at your site, through Crew (Advisory), Community Meetings, and for groups of students who need skill development or support.

• Directing Expanded Learning at your site (Lunch, Recess, and ASP).
  
  

  • Hire, manage, support, and evaluate a team of “Teachers in Training” in providing tutoring, academic support, behavioral support, enrichment, supervision, and other responsibilities as needed across the Core Day and After School Program (ASP).

  • With your team, provide structured, safe, and predictable experiences for students across Lunch and Lunch Recess, including structured play, team building, and consistent access to meaningful exercise and movement and healthy meals.

  • Responsible for the management, oversight, and success of the afterschool program for your school. Facilitate and monitor day-to-day operations of the ASP program

  • Oversee, track, and monitor student registration, recruitment and retention in collaboration with K-12 Culture & Expanded Learning Programs Team Coordinator.

  • Implement and enforce LCPS, OFCY, ASES and/or ASSETs grant policies as applicable

  • Maintain efficient, organized office systems, distribute and collect student attendance daily - maintain and store attendance records.

  • Coordinate special events such as: student/family orientations, family nights and student showcase/performances, and share photos.

  • With your team, implement academically-enriching ASP programming in compliance with the requirements of our Expanded Learning Grants (ASES, ASSETS, and OFCY), most notably around attendance taking.

  • Ensure that ASP programming is safe, inclusive, and learning focused; and is an extension of the learning and expectations from the Core Day.

  • Coordinate core teachers who are providing tutoring for students after school.

• New Teacher Coaching & Support

  • Mentor, onboard, and train new teachers in core LCPS practices (SLC meetings, standards-based grading, EXPO, Crew, etc.).

  • Facilitate teachers' understanding and implementation oft he Common Core State Standards.

  • Serve as the year-long induction coach as assigned, complying with state and local requirements regarding induction and other teacher education programs.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching/leading in urban education serving students of color from low-income backgrounds
• Valid CA teaching credential required; administrative credential preferred
• MA in education, educational leadership or related field, preferred
• Knowledge of learner-centered curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Experience working in Oakland schools preferred, and charter school experience, a plus
• EL Education experience, a plus.
• Experience effectively leading teams/adults
• Experience with one or more of the following: restorative justice, responsive classroom, Expeditionary Learning and any other progressive positive behavior approaches a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Environmental Requirements:

Able to work in:

• Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings

• Indoor/Outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel to field trips and school-sponsored events

• Airconditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.

Physical Demands:

Ability to:

• See and hear on a continuous basis and speak frequently. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Stop, extend, kneel and reach. Lift up to 25 pounds. Walk for long periods of time. On rare occasions, would need to move quickly or run over smooth to uneven surfaces indoor/outdoor. May need to supervise students outdoors in varying weather conditions and, on rare occasions, move quickly to intervene in situations involving student safety. Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding and whiteboard usage. Occasional travel to sites for PD within and outside LCPS.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to the Principal.

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a 12-month, full-time salaried exempt position. LCPS offers a competitive compensation package with nearly 5 weeks of holidays in line with our academic calendar and 10 days of paid time off in addition to generous sick and personal time off, generous health and retirement benefits, and a salary commensurate with experience. Start date is July 1, 2026 for new 12-month employees per the LCPS Calendar for the 26-27SY (to be published in February).

COMPENSATION

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA).

TO APPLY

People of color and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing your interest in this position and why you are an optimal fit

• 4-5 references with Name, Email, Phone Number and Title/nature of working relationship

• A list of all prior school-based employers: In accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, Lighthouse is required by law to request information from your former school-based employers about your employment history, including verification of credentialed and/or classified experience and whether you were ever the subject of a credible complaint, substantiated investigation, or discipline for egregious misconduct at your school.

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site.

Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

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