Assistant Principal
Position Title: Assistant Principal
Position Type: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 2024-04-30
Start Date: 2024-04-01
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
The Universal Academy of Pittsburgh (UAP) announces an opening for the following position: Assistant principal- Elementary School
UAP was founded in 1999 as a full-time Islamic School. UAP is located in Swissvale, PA—only 6 miles east of Pittsburgh. The school offers regular Pittsburgh public school curriculum in addition to Arabic, Quran and Islamic Studies.
The role of the assistant principal requires a committed and devoted individual. The responsibilities of this position includes instructional leadership, community and public relations, along with a strong development for the child’s Islamic character. The individual selected for this position must also be able to teach at the elementary school level. This is an excellent opportunity for a devoted individual to serve the Islamic community and have an immense impact upon its future.
Minimum Requirements:
-A Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, school management or related fields for accredited institution.
-At least 2+ years of school administration experience in an American elementary/ secondary schooling system.
-Teaching experience in an American elementary school is preferred
-Strong Islamic values such as honesty, humility, and integrity
-Excellent communication skills and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution
-Computer skills including Excel, and Word
-PA Elementary teaching certificate is preferred
-Customer Service Oriented (ability to deal with a diverse population)
-Ability to multi-task within a team in a challenging environment
-Spoken and written English fluency is required; ability to speak other languages (e.g., Arabic, Udru, Turkish) is an added advantage
Finalists must be willing to provide contact information of three references, such that one of the references must be current employer.
Position is open until filled. Qualified candidates please submit resumes with a letter of application and a philosophical statement about elementary and middle schooling in an Islamic environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $50,000.00 per year; commensurate with experience and education
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA 15218: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Position is available immediately. Qualified candidates, please forward resumes, with a letter of application and a philosophical statement about elementary and middle schooling in an Islamic environment to: uapsearch@uapschool.org or mail to: UAP Assistant Principal Search Committee, C/O Fatma El-Hamidi, 2103 Hampton St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.