Assistant Principal - Akros

Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:

Join the Team at Performance Academies!

At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. 

Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.

We believe great schools are built by great teams.  Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other. 

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered leader to join our team. We look for team members who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Why Your Work Matters Here

• Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
• Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
• Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
• Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.

What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation of the school's mission, vision, and instructional framework.
• Serve as an instructional leader by supporting curriculum, assessment, and continuous school improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate instructional staff to strengthen teaching practices and student achievement.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Academic Coach, and instructional teams to analyze student performance and improve instructional outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate professional development and instructional coaching opportunities.

• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture that supports academic excellence and student well-being.
• Support implementation of the school's behavior expectations, student discipline procedures, and code of conduct.
• Participate in IAT and IEP meetings to support students with disabilities and ensure appropriate educational services.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners through consistent communication and engagement.
• Represent the school at family events, open houses, and community activities.

• Assist with the daily management of school operations, including staffing, facilities, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives.
• Monitor school facilities and coordinate maintenance needs to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of student, personnel, and compliance records.
• Support implementation of board policies, school procedures, and operational expectations.

• Participate in district and school leadership meetings and communicate key information to staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of educational leadership, curriculum, assessment, and special education practices.
• Collaborate effectively with administrators, instructional staff, and support personnel to achieve school goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Principal License preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Minimum of three years of educational leadership or management experience preferred.
• Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, school improvement, and educational leadership.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology.

What We Offer
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff. 

All health benefits begin day one of employment!

• Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
• STRS participation for all school-based positions
• Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
• PTO & personal days

We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).  

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.