26-27 NY Principal Assistant

School Year: 2026-27, Start date: 7/15/2026, School: Multiple Locations

About Achievement First

Change requires change agents. Across our growing network of high-performing public charter schools, our students in historically underserved communities enter our doors looking for a great education. We are looking for you. We are a network of innovators, of dedicated educators committed to pursuing excellence for ourselves and our students, of content nerds with a deep knowledge and love of subject matter, and of advocates with an unwavering commitment to inspiring all students to reach the high expectations that help them succeed. We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, our students benefit from high-quality, rigorous and engaging instruction infused with a contagious enthusiasm for content and learning. Our students know they can and will achieve, and every day we work to provide them with opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Our students will graduate from top colleges and universities and then will have access to all of the life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Our students will change the world.

About The Role

The Principal Executive Assistant will support the Principal and will work closely with other members of the school and leadership teams on various tasks and projects. The ideal candidate is highly personable, systematic, and extremely organized, who possess exceptional multi-tasking abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They deeply believe in the Achievement First school model and is committed to helping build a network of high-performing schools.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and Administrative Support
  • Manage internal and external communications to ensure flawless scheduling
  • Serve as a secretary for weekly meetings, prepare weekly communications to parents and staff, and assist the Principal and Dean on projects as needed
  • Coordinate calendars for the Principal and leadership team
  • Process mileage and credit card reimbursements
• Research, Data Analysis and Project Management
  • Complete complex projects as identified to support the Principal and Director of School Operations
• Writing and Communications
  • Draft and edit documents to ensure accurate and effective communication
  • Maintain daily email and phone correspondences
• Office Management
  • Share office coordinator responsibilities
  • Assist the Student Services Manager with coordination of school events, test administration and processing, production and distribution of school memos, etc.
  • Maintain an organized and warm office aesthetic