Assistant Principal

Citizens of the World Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative educational organization in Los Angeles is seeking an equity-driven Assistant Principal to lead instructional, cultural, and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a valid California teaching credential and a commitment to inclusive education practices. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. This full-time role supports a diverse student community with various learning needs in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful teaching experience in diverse settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusive, anti-bias teaching practices.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent learners.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers through coaching and professional development.
• Utilize data to monitor student progress.
• Foster an inclusive school culture.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Valid California teaching credential

Administrative credential preferred

Job description

About This Role

CWC Silver Lake Middle School ("CWC SLMS") is seeking an equity-driven, compassionate, and detail-oriented Assistant Principal who will serve as a collaborative instructional leader and culture-builder. The ideal candidate is grounded in student-centered practices, brings strong systems and data orientation, and is eager to support a diverse community that includes neurodivergent learners and students with a wide range of learning styles and lived experiences. While experience in Special Education is preferred, it is not required.

Reporting to the Principal, the Assistant Principal will play an integral part in supporting school operations, professional development, instructional coaching, MTSS, and student support systems, while fostering an inclusive, affirming, and high-achieving school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Support teachers through coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure strong, culturally responsive instruction aligned to our constructivist model.
• Utilize data to inform decisions, monitor student progress, and lead school-wide improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement inclusive practices that meet the needs of all learners, including students receiving special education and English language development support.

Student Support & School Culture

• Foster a warm, inclusive school culture that reflects CWC’s core values and celebrates all identities and learning styles.
• Partner with the Principal to lead restorative practices and student support systems, with attention to neurodivergent needs.
• Oversee Special Education department, attend IEPs, or co-lead MTSS/SST and behavior intervention systems in collaboration with instructional and support teams.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build trusting relationships with families and the broader community.
• Coordinate school events and celebrations that honor student identities and foster belonging (e.g., heritage months, student showcases, community nights).

Operational & Team Leadership

• Support school-wide systems including assessment coordination, attendance, safety, and scheduling.
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and training new staff members.
• Actively participate in regional collaboration and learning with peers across CWC LA’s network.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid California teaching credential
• At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience, ideally in diverse elementary settings
• Strong understanding of inclusive, anti-bias teaching practices
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including neurodivergent learners
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and data analysis skills
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal communication
• Deep belief in student potential and commitment to CWC’s mission

Preferred

• Administrative credential preferred
• Fluency in a second language (especially Spanish or Korean)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service and Administrative
• Education and Higher Education