Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate, Immersion School Grades K-5

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – CULTURE & CLIMATE (Lower School K-5)

Terms of Employment:   12-month, Full-time Employee
Reports to: Principal, Lower School
Salary:  Odyssey Charter School Salary Scale

About Us
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our team. Odyssey is a full-scale K–12 Charter School currently serving 2,500+ students. Our school features a growing dual immersion program, an innovative Green Initiative, a community food program, and strong academic outcomes.

Odyssey is united in its mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens who utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. Through the Socratic Method and inquiry-based learning, students are empowered to leverage their unique skills and talents in an equitable and collaborative environment where all students can succeed.
 

Position Overview

The Assistant Principal of Culture & Climate serves as a key member of the Immersion School (K–5) leadership team and is responsible for developing, sustaining, and advancing a positive, inclusive, and high-expectations school culture.

This role leads schoolwide systems and practices related to student behavior, discipline, attendance, restorative practices, and social-emotional development. The Assistant Principal ensures a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment where students are known, valued, and held to consistent behavioral and academic expectations.

In collaboration with the Principal and school leadership team, this position supports the implementation of culturally responsive behavior systems that align with the developmental needs of elementary learners. The Assistant Principal of Culture & Climate works to ensure that schoolwide expectations are clearly communicated, consistently reinforced, and grounded in restorative and relationship-centered practices.

This role also supports the school's FLES Greek Language program by promoting cultural awareness, celebrating Greek language and heritage through schoolwide events and daily practices, and reinforcing a school identity that values global citizenship and cultural learning within an elementary setting.

Additionally, the Assistant Principal supports family engagement, school communication related to student behavior and culture, and community partnerships that strengthen the overall climate and sense of belonging within the Lower School.

This position is designed for a relational, equity-minded leader who is committed to building strong school culture in an elementary environment and developing leadership capacity for continued growth in school administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Odyssey Charter School.
• Bachelor's degree in education, and an active DE License and Certification.
• Leadership Certification Preferred, eligible for and willingness to actively obtain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs and the willingness and ability to learn programs required of the position.
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills in garnering support, motivating others to meet and surpass department and district-wide objectives, handling conflict using restorative practice techniques through a lens that all students can learn and have a voice.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, staff, and all Stakeholders.
• Proven ability to hold others accountable.
• Knowledgeable about formative and diagnostic assessments and research based instructional practices.
• Equity driven, demonstrated sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
• Superior grasp of effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating urban youth including but not limited to right brained restorative practices (trauma informed practices), culturally responsive teaching, Social Emotional Learning, grading for equity and coaching for equity.
• Previous experience as an Instructional Coach, Dean, Student Advisor, or similar leader role in a K-12 environment, preferably in an immersion or foreign language program.
• Leadership Certification.
• Exceptional ability to analyze data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data-Driven Instruction

• Analyze schoolwide culture, behavior, attendance, and climate data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Use discipline, referral, and engagement data to design proactive supports and interventions aligned with restorative practices.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to examine the relationship between school culture indicators and academic outcomes.
• Monitor the impact of behavior systems and cultural initiatives and adjust practices based on evidence and outcomes.

Feedback and Teacher Development

• Provide timely, actionable feedback to teachers focused on classroom culture, student engagement, and positive behavior supports.
• Support professional learning related to culturally responsive practices, restorative discipline, and immersion-aligned classroom environments.
• Coach teachers to align instructional routines with schoolwide cultural expectations and immersion norms.
• Partner with leadership to identify staff development needs and support continuous growth in teaching and learning conditions.

Internal and External Communication

• Lead clear, consistent internal communication related to school culture, expectations, and student conduct.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding student behavior, school climate, and cultural programming.
• Support external communication efforts that highlight the school's immersion identity, cultural events, and community engagement.
• Represent the school at family, community, and cultural events, fostering trust and strong stakeholder relationships.

Alignment with Odyssey's Mission and Vision

• Model and promote Odyssey's mission, values, and Greek language philosophy in all aspects of leadership.
• Ensure schoolwide practices reflect high expectations, inclusivity, and respect for linguistic and cultural diversity.
• Lead and support cultural traditions, celebrations, and service-learning initiatives that reinforce the school's identity.
• Collaborate with the Principal to ensure coherence between school culture, academic goals, and long-term strategic vision.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check
• Favorable Child Abuse Registry Check
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck 

Application Procedures

Internal Candidates
Qualified applicants must complete an online application or submit a current resume with license/certification information. Letters of recommendation are optional.

External Candidates
Qualified applicants must complete an online application and submit:

• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations
• Transcripts
• Current, Active License/Certification
• Three (3) professional references, must be supervisory level
• Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year 

Previous submissions will not automatically be considered. Applicants must apply specifically for the Job ID associated with this position.

For assistance with the application process or to request a paper application, please contact the OCS Human Resources Team at 302-516-8000.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Odyssey Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other rel