*Assistant Principal (27-28)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

KIPP Northern California is hiring an Assistant Principal to drive student achievement and foster an inclusive, joyful school community. You will coach teachers, align instruction with standards, and lead efforts to strengthen school culture and student support systems.

You will report to the School Leader and play a key role in leadership development, collaborating across teams to ensure rigorous instruction and equitable opportunities for all students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching in K–12.
• Must hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Teaching Credential or Administrative Services Credential.
• Experience providing instructional coaching and facilitating adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional improvement within grades or departments, aligning with academic priorities.
• Analyze student achievement data with teachers to identify gaps and set instructional priorities.
• Coach teachers using classroom observations and feedback to improve practice.
• Support school culture, belonging, and student support systems.
• Collaborate with the School Leader to develop leadership opportunities and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Education

California teaching credential

Administrative Services Credential or equivalent

Job description

Description

About KIPP Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San José, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region. We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.

Role Overview

The Assistant Principal advances student achievement and supports a joyful, inclusive school community by strengthening teacher instructional practice through coaching, feedback, and professional development. Reporting to the School Leader, the Assistant Principal leads instructional improvement within assigned grades or departments and shares responsibility for implementing effective school culture and student support systems. As a member of the school leadership team, the Assistant Principal develops the leadership skills and experience needed to prepare for future school leadership opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and Student Achievement

• Lead instructional improvement efforts within assigned grades or departments, aligning teaching practices and student learning goals with the school's academic priorities.
• Analyze student achievement and assessment data with teachers to identify learning gaps, establish instructional priorities, and implement targeted strategies that improve student mastery.
• Strengthen implementation of grade-level standards, curriculum, and assessment practices to ensure students experience rigorous, engaging, and appropriately differentiated instruction.
• Monitor instructional progress and student learning outcomes, identifying opportunities for timely adjustments to teaching practices and instructional supports.

Teacher Coaching and Professional Development

• Provide consistent, high-quality instructional coaching through classroom observations, actionable feedback, collaborative planning, and follow-up that improves teacher practice.
• Develop teachers' ability to use student work, assessment results, and classroom evidence to make effective instructional decisions.
• Facilitate professional learning experiences, including content-team meetings, instructional workshops, and collaborative planning sessions, that strengthen instructional consistency and effectiveness.
• Partner with the School Leader to identify teacher development priorities and recommend targeted professional learning opportunities that advance school-wide instructional goals.

School Culture and Student Support

• Partner with the School Leader and school leadership team to implement a positive, inclusive, and academically focused school culture that supports student belonging, engagement, and achievement.
• Coach teachers in effective classroom management, relationship-building, and student support practices to promote consistent and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and student support staff to address student behavioral and social-emotional needs, ensuring timely interventions and consistent application of school expectations.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of school routines and student-facing operations, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other assigned activities, to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

Emerging Leader Development and Collaboration

• Coach emerging teacher leaders, including grade-level and department leads, to strengthen their instructional leadership, facilitation, and peer coaching skills.
• Partner with the School Leader to identify leadership development opportunities that build internal capacity and strengthen instructional practices across teams.
• Facilitate collaboration among teachers and teacher leaders to establish shared instructional priorities, review student progress, and improve team effectiveness.

School Leadership and Strategic Execution

• Collaborate with the School Leader and leadership team to translate school-wide academic and culture priorities into actionable goals and implementation plans for assigned grades or departments.
• Monitor progress toward assigned instructional and culture goals, using evidence from student outcomes, teacher practice, and school systems to recommend improvements.
• Contribute to staff recruitment and selection by participating in hiring activities and providing input on candidates' instructional readiness and alignment with KIPP NorCal's mission.
• Apply feedback, reflection, and progressively complex leadership experiences to strengthen school leadership effectiveness and readiness for future leadership opportunities.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in a K–12 educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to improve student learning through effective instruction, assessment, and responsive instructional practices.
• Experience providing instructional feedback, facilitating adult learning, or collaborating with educators to improve teaching practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Teaching Credential, a California Administrative Services Credential, or an equivalent out-of-state credential or license.

Knowledge/skills

• Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.
• Strong understanding of standards-aligned instruction, curriculum implementation, assessment, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Ability to analyze student achievement data and translate findings into actionable instructional improvements.
• Strong instructional coaching and feedback skills, including the ability to build trust, identify development needs, and support adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to establish inclusive learning environments that affirm students' identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills with students, families, teachers, and school leaders.
• Commitment to educational equity and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels with appropriate opportunities and support.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and respond constructively to challenges in a dynamic school environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teacher-leadership experience, such as Grade-Level Lead, Department Lead, Content Lead, or Instructional Coach.
• Experience designing or facilitating professional development for educators.
• Experience supporting school-wide student culture, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning initiatives.
• California Administrative Services Credential (Preliminary or Clear).

Role Details

The following details describe how this role is structured and what to expect day-to-day.

Work Setting

Primarily school-based, with regular interaction in classrooms and other student learning environments.

Travel Expectation

Occasional travel to other KIPP NorCal locations for Communities of Practice, professional development, and school leadership meetings.

Driver’s License

Must have access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Physical Demands

Ability to navigate school and classroom environments, use technology, and occasionally lift or carry materials up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

Ability to manage competing priorities, analyze instructional and student performance information, exercise judgment, and maintain concentration in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Environmental

School and classroom settings with regular student and staff interaction, varying activity levels, and frequent interruptions.

KIPP Northern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark compensation against comparable school districts and charter school organizations in the regions where we operate.

The salary range for this position is:

• Bay Area Schools: $105,000 - $116,415
• Stockton Schools: $100,000 - $110,872