Dynamic Interim Elementary Principal — Lead with Impact

Nimble; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Education for Change seeks an Interim Principal to lead Cox Academy, focusing on relationships, trust, and organizational health. The role steps into an established school community, listening and building credibility while providing stability and clear follow-through for students and staff.

The Interim Principal will strengthen adult culture, ensure safe, inclusive learning, and collaborate with the Chief of Schools to implement priorities.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust quickly with staff, students, and families.
• Strong communication skills and clear decision-making.
• Proven success in managing adults, developing teams, and ensuring follow-through.
• Excellent organizational and execution skills with a track record of completing commitments.
• Experience managing school operations, student culture, and behavior systems.
• Ability to collaborate, receive direction, and implement priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead with an emphasis on relationships, trust, and organizational health.
• Strengthen adult culture and ensure staff feel heard, supported, and accountable.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and joyful school climate with consistent behavior systems.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing plans, routines, and communication structures.
• Build family and community partnerships and engage families in Cox Academy.
• Support instructional priorities and use data to guide next steps.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Staff leadership

School operations

Data-informed decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Education for Change seeks an Interim Principal to lead Cox Academy, focusing on relationships, trust, and organizational health. The role steps into an established school community, listening and building credibility while providing stability and clear follow-through for students and staff.

The Interim Principal will strengthen adult culture, ensure safe, inclusive learning, and collaborate with the Chief of Schools to implement priorities.