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High School Assistant Principal (Tutorial House)
United Nations International School - Manhattan
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Posted: 06-May-26
Location: 10010, New York
Type: Full Time
High School Assistant Principal (Tutorial House)
Non-Union Position - Not Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Status: Exempt
FTE: Full-Time
As of: 7/1/2026
Founded in 1947, the United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school in Manhattan, serving a diverse, global community. About half of UNIS families are affiliated with the United Nations, while the rest are internationally minded New York–based parents. Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, UNIS provides an inclusive learning environment where rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural communication, inspiring students to help build a peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world.
UNIS seeks an Assistant Principal for the Tutorial House. Reporting to the High School Principal, the successful candidate will demonstrate high emotional intelligence, an international mindset, and the ability to think both strategically and tactically to lead within a complex school environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Non-Union Position - Not Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Status: Exempt
FTE: Full-Time
As of: 7/1/2026
Founded in 1947, the United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school in Manhattan, serving a diverse, global community. About half of UNIS families are affiliated with the United Nations, while the rest are internationally minded New York–based parents. Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, UNIS provides an inclusive learning environment where rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural communication, inspiring students to help build a peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world.
UNIS seeks an Assistant Principal for the Tutorial House. Reporting to the High School Principal, the successful candidate will demonstrate high emotional intelligence, an international mindset, and the ability to think both strategically and tactically to lead within a complex school environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Leadership of Student Support Services - The Assistant Principal is the primary driver of student success, ensuring all learners are positioned to thrive academically and socio-emotionally.
- Case Management & Advocacy: Leads the multidisciplinary referral team to monitor student progress, address social-emotional or academic concerns, and facilitate collaborative intervention plans.
- Strategic Programming: Coordinates essential student-facing initiatives, including the advisory program, assemblies, student orientation, and major school events (e.g., commencement).
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyzes academic and behavioral data to inform support strategies, monitor progress, and guide student placement and scheduling needs in collaboration with counseling and academic offices.
2. Management of Student Conduct & School Culture - The Assistant Principal serves as the custodian of the school’s community standards and the visible leader of its extracurricular life.
- Discipline & Policy Enforcement: Oversees the implementation of the Student Handbook, serving as the primary lead for investigating and resolving behavioral concerns, policy violations, and academic integrity issues.
- Restorative Practice: Facilitates complex problem-solving meetings with students, families, and faculty to address behavioral patterns, promoting restorative justice and consistent adherence to the code of conduct.
- Visible Leadership & Community Presence: Actively models school values by maintaining a consistent presence at school-wide events, student activities, and after-school functions; fosters a vibrant school spirit by engaging directly with students and families outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Community Standards: Partners with faculty and students to cultivate a positive school culture, regularly reviewing behavioral expectations and maintaining clear, empathetic communication with all stakeholders.
3. Faculty Supervision & Operational Leadership - In collaboration with the Tut House Principal, the Assistant Principal supports the operational excellence of the Tutorial House through proactive management and instructional leadership.
- Supervision & Professional Growth: Directs, supervises, and evaluates faculty and staff, providing the guidance and appraisal necessary to maintain high standards of teaching and professional practice.
- Operational Management: Maintains the smooth functioning of the school through master scheduling, emergency preparedness coordination, oversight of the high school attendance database, and coordination of all attendance-related issues and serves as the key point of contact for staff in the Principal’s absence.
- Strategic Planning: Partners with the Principal to recruit and onboard faculty, manage staffing needs, and ensure that the daily operations align with the school’s long-term educational goals.
4. Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for the UNIS Mission, articulating the school’s philosophy to families and the wider public.
- Admissions & Enrollment: Supports the growth and vibrancy of the school by participating in the admissions process, meeting with prospective families, and providing input on student placement.
- Performs special projects and other duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job. A successful candidate will meet many of these requirements and have the desire and capacity to learn the rest on the job.
- Highly developed conflict-resolution, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience providing comprehensive school counseling services that support students’ academic progress, social-emotional well-being, and college readiness while collaborating closely with faculty, families, and administration.
- Deep knowledge of current educational research, international curricular frameworks, and student support systems.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a global community.
- Demonstrated expertise in teacher supervision, appraisal, and professional growth preferred.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience within an international, multilingual, and diverse school setting, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and transferable experience to successfully perform essential functions of the job.
- M.A. or M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Administration, Curriculum, or a related field preferred, but experience is the most important qualification.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $140,000 - $150,000 Commensurate with Experience
- UNIS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans with employer contributions; and paid time off. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. Benefits eligibility and specifics may vary based on employment status and organizational policies.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter and resume, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed applications and documents will not be accepted from external candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.
In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, the United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety, and welfare of our students.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.
The United Nations International School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
About United Nations International School - Manhattan
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, the United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable.
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