Assistant Principal - Middle School

KIPP Foundation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Tulsa is seeking an Assistant Principal to join the leadership team, working with the Principal to create an academically excellent, joyful, safe, and student-centered school community. You will lead and develop teachers, strengthen instruction, build a strong student culture, use data to drive improvement, and ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.

This is a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teachers to improve instructional practice.
• Use data to drive school improvement.
• Foster a joyful, safe, student-centered school culture.
• Be present in classrooms, hallways, and meetings.

Job description

About KIPP Tulsa

KIPP Tulsa is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools with a track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

We Are a Team & Family

At KIPP Tulsa, we believe great schools are built by great people working together around a shared commitment to students. Every member of our Team & Family plays an important role in creating schools where students are known, supported, challenged, and prepared to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond.

As an Assistant Principal, you will be a key member of the school's leadership team, working alongside the Principal to create an academically excellent, joyful, safe, and student-centered school community. You will lead and develop teachers, strengthen instruction, build a strong student culture, use data to drive improvement, and ensure students receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. You will be present in classrooms, hallways, team meetings, family conversations, and the daily life of the school. You will know our students, develop our teachers, solve problems, and help turn our school's vision into consistent experiences for students every day.

Why You’ll Love Working as an Assistant Principal at KIPP Tulsa

You’ll Develop Great Teachers

Great schools begin with great teaching, and one of your most important responsibilities will be helping teachers grow.

You will regularly observe classrooms, provide actionable feedback, coach teachers, analyze student work and academic data, and help educators strengthen their instructional practice. You'll build trusting relationships with teachers while maintaining high expectations for what students deserve.

Your coaching won't be limited to formal observations. You'll be in classrooms frequently, celebrating what's working, identifying opportunities for growth, modeling