Aspiring Principal Leader — Develop, Coach, Lead Schools

Kipp Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

3% stipend for PIR program

Laptop and devices provided

Job summary

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking a leader-in-waiting for the Principal In Residence program in Nashville. You will join the Leadership Team at an existing KIPP Nashville school and receive personalized development while preparing for a Principal role within 1–3 years.

You will engage in a structured development pathway with regular checkpoints, coaching, and national opportunities through the KIPP Foundation, aimed at building instructional leadership and strategic school-wide impact.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to drive student academic results directly and through others.
• 3+ years of experience as a core content classroom teacher.
• 2+ years experience leading and/or coaching teachers in a full-time capacity.

Responsibilities

• Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals.
• Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals.
• Develop emerging leaders with Principal’s guidance.
• Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide character development and behavior management systems.
• Collaborate with Principal on retaining diverse, highly-effective teachers and school staff.

Skills

Student outcomes

Teacher coaching

Educational leadership

Job description

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking a leader-in-waiting for the Principal In Residence program in Nashville. You will join the Leadership Team at an existing KIPP Nashville school and receive personalized development while preparing for a Principal role within 1–3 years.

You will engage in a structured development pathway with regular checkpoints, coaching, and national opportunities through the KIPP Foundation, aimed at building instructional leadership and strategic school-wide impact.