Assistant Principal

About Us

Allegro Charter School of Music is a public charter school sponsored by the Charleston County School District, located in North Charleston. We will serve students in grades 6-12 beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

Our Mission: To produce inspired thinkers and creative members of society through the infusion of music into an academically challenging environment. Our mission and vision align with the SC Charter School Act's purpose: to "create new, innovative, and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system, with the goal of closing the achievement gaps between low-performing and high-performing student groups."

Allegro offers a diverse educational community for all students who live in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Our Ideal Candidate: Allegro seeks creative-minded individuals willing to work collaboratively in a team setting. The ideal candidate is adaptive, flexible, energetic, positive, resilient, and hard-working.

What to Expect: No two days are alike at Allegro. Your responsibilities may evolve, and we seek candidates who can adapt and go the extra mile. You'll differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. As a 1:1 school, experience with classroom technology and a commitment to innovation are essential. A genuine love of music is paramount, as it permeates our entire curriculum. Strong classroom management skills and clear routines are necessary to maintain our high-quality educational environment.

As a small school, we spend time together both in and out of the building. Friendly, outgoing people who enjoy collaborating thrive in our school culture.

Requirement: Classroom experience is required.

About the Role

Allegro Charter School of Music is seeking an Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Establishing expectations
2. Building relationships
3. Solving problems
4. Remaining flexible
5. Maintaining professionalism
6. Communicating effectively
7. Working as part of a team
8. Staying organized
9. Ensuring adherence to curriculum standards
10. Duties as assigned by Principal

Qualifications

1. Music or secondary teaching experience preferred
2. Valid SC Administration Certificate (or ability to obtain one before employment) and highly qualified in a subject area
3. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening
4. Strong technology skills
5. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
6. Genuine appreciation of music
7. Experience evaluating staff
8. Experience handling student disciplinary matters

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below represent those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and crouch. Duties may also involve managing students' behavioral needs.

Additional physical requirements:

1. Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds
2. Sufficiently mobile to ensure student safety
3. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
4. Manual dexterity to use a telephone and perform data entry
5. Ability to read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
6. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
7. Ability to speak in audible tones so others understand clearly in person and on the telephone

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• Positive work environment
• Innovation encouraged
• Opportunity for immediate impact
• Music performance opportunities

Benefits: Allegro Charter School of Music offers a Health Benefits Package through the State of South Carolina Health Plan and a 403(b) through Valic.

Position Information

• Position Type: 210-day position
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
• Typical Hours: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (note: hours may extend beyond this range as needed)
• Calendar: Allegro generally follows the Charleston County School District calendar

Allegro Charter School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled)

ALLEGRO CHARTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status