K-8 Assistant Principal
Location: Remote (Must reside in AZ)
Reports to: Principal, K-8
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About Primavera Online School
Primavera Online School is an accredited, tuition-free public charter school serving students across Arizona for more than 25 years. We specialize in flexible, student-centered online education designed to meet learners where they are—academically, emotionally, and socially. We believe every student deserves access to an education that adapts to their life, not the other way around. At Primavera, we support diverse learners, empower families, and partner closely with educators to create personalized learning experiences that drive real outcomes. Our work is grounded in care, accountability, and a deep commitment to helping students succeed—both in school and beyond. As a fully remote organization, we value clear communication, collaboration, and ownership. You’ll find a mission-driven team that takes its responsibility to students seriously while supporting one another as professionals and humans.
The Team You Will Join
You’ll be part of the administration team, working closely with students and their families, graduation, and Academic Special Services. This team is responsible for administering all high school teachers with the students and their families. The team culture is collaborative, supportive, fast-paced, mission-driven, compliance-focused, and you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, improve systems, support students, and strengthen operations while partnering across Primavera Online School.
The Difference You Will Make
In this role, your work will directly impact students, families, teachers, school operations, compliance, and outcomes by either maintaining or increasing Primavera’s B school letter grade. You’ll help build a more sustainable leadership model for a large, fast-growing virtual school by taking ownership of MTSS, instructional coaching, and family support — freeing the Principal to focus on strategic school improvement and growth. You’ll help support learners, improve processes, ensure compliance, enhance student experience, and drive academic success, contributing to Primavera’s mission in a meaningful and visible way.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the administrative lead for MTSS and student intervention processes
- Conduct classroom observations, walkthroughs, and instructional coaching
- Facilitate and support Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings
- Provide dedicated support and partnership for K-8 families in a virtual setting
- Evaluate teachers
- Facilitate restorative and corrective discipline processes while maintaining strong family engagement
- Support compliance, assessment administration, and attendance processes
- Plan for the next school year
- Collaboration and meetings
- Actively support and participate in state-mandated testing periods, including travel to assigned testing locations within Arizona (approximately six weeks per year)
- Assist with proctoring, coordination, and student support during testing
- Attend key school events (e.g., student orientations, school-sponsored activities) which may occur outside of regular working hours and require occasional travel
- Perform other duties aligned to the role and organizational needs as assigned
This position requires availability to work core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Valid Standard Professional Arizona Teaching Certificate with endorsement(s) appropriate to the elective area(s) assigned (Preferred)
- Valid Arizona Principal Certification, OR active enrollment in an approved administrative certification program with completion required by the end of the current school year in which hired
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues
Skills
Bonus Points If You Also Have:
- Experience using adaptive technology tools, learning management systems, or student information platforms in an instructional setting
- Background in differentiated instruction, project-based or creative learning, or supporting diverse learners including English Language Learners and students with IEPs
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Primavera Online School, we serve a richly diverse student population—and we believe our team should reflect that same diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work. Diverse ideas strengthen our school, improve outcomes for students, and help us better serve the families and communities who rely on us.
Benefits
- A competitive total compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
- Well-being support that fits real life—from virtual wellness programs and wellness coaching to flexible work options for select roles
- Generous PTO options, including unlimited PTO for exempt roles and “life happens” days when flexibility is needed
- A fully paid holiday week off at Christmas to rest, reset, and recharge
- Recognition and rewards that celebrate birthdays, meaningful milestones, and the important work you do for students and families
- Quarterly Town Halls to keep communication transparent, aligned, and human
- Annual events and traditions that help us stay connected as a remote school community
We’re intentional about creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and proud of the impact they make—every day.