Assistant Principal - Elementary
Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy is a growing and expanding K-8 Charter School in Elizabeth, CO. Our elementary principal is taking on a new role as our Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Director. This creates a need for a new Elementary Assistant Principal.
Our Mission - Legacy Academy exists to cultivate strong character, a deep appreciation for academic excellence, and meaningful connections among students, families and educators.
Our Vision - Legacy Academy aspires to be a model of academic excellence, student-focused learning and strong school-family partnership — preparing students to thrive in a complex, changing world.
Our Ethos CHARACTER. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.
Legacy Academy seeks to communicate with candidates who:
- Embrace the Mission and Vision of Legacy Academy.
- Strive to be a good Character role model each day toward students and adults.
- Enthusiastically engage with other members of the Legacy Academy Community.
- Understand the primary reason a school exists is to provide an opportunity for each student to achieve academic Excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the Principal in day-to-day operations, ensuring that the school runs smoothly.
- Manages student discipline, enforces school policies, and creates a safe environment for all students.
- Assists with curriculum planning and implementation, ensuring that teaching strategies align with educational standards and meet the needs of students.
- Connects with parents to address concerns and help build relationships between school and families.
- Oversees scheduling, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient running of the school.
- Supports the faithful implementation of Legacy Academy’s instructional framework. Evaluates elementary teachers to ensure quality planning and engaging instruction. Participates in the work of the Curriculum Committee
- Assists with implementation of the Capturing Kids Hearts process.
- Reviews student progress data periodically to gauge the progress of students. Attends most Board of Director meetings during the school year.
- Delivers engaging and informative professional development to Legacy Academy staff.
- Creates positive relationships with Legacy Academy staff and students while living out the social contract collaboratively created by staff.
- Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, staff, and parents. Communicates effectively when writing, speaking, and listening.
- Maintains the privacy of student records and information.
- Demonstrates a high level of preparation and punctuality for each day.
Title: Assistant Principal - Elementary
Work Days: Full time position - 200 days approximately
Reports To: Principal
Salary: $65K - $85K Based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with Legacy Academy Mission, Vision, and Ethos.
Date Posted: 5-18-26 Open until filled.
Job Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Education Administration or Curriculum & Instruction preferred
- Principal license or willingness to obtain the license preferred
- Minimum 7 years of experience in education
- Demonstrate a high level of relational capacity
- Possess strong content knowledge and instructional skills
Benefits:
- Eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
- Eligible for paid sick leave and personal time