High School Humanities AP: Lead & Accelerate Learning

KIPP Team and Family (KIPP New Jersey & KIPP Miami); Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan (with matching)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off: school vacation weeks

Sick and personal days

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

KIPP Team & Family is seeking an Assistant Principal for a High School Humanities program in Newark. The role focuses on instructional leadership, staff coaching, and equity-informed decision making to raise student outcomes.

The candidate will lead professional development, monitor data, and foster a culture of high expectations for students and staff. Ideal applicants have prior leadership and coaching experience, a track record of improving instruction, and a commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

• All students, regardless of background, can go to and through college and the candidate is committed to the school’s community.
• Proven student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers managed.
• Ability to create inclusive environments that honor diversity.
• Adept at data analysis and strong content knowledge.
• Sets and upholds high expectations academically and behaviorally.
• Demonstrates ability to teach other skills in classroom management and effective lesson execution.
• Builds strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coaching and managing others and/or leading a team to results.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to accelerate student achievement.
• Coach teachers through observations, walkthroughs, and data-driven feedback.
• Collaborate with leadership to monitor achievement data and set priorities.
• Design and lead high-quality professional development.
• Ensure effective testing environments and procedures.

Skills

Student Focus

Achievement Orientation

Cultural Competence

Instructional Leadership

High Expectations

Results through Others

Relationship Building

Critical Thinking

Coaching & Management

Job description

KIPP Team & Family is seeking an Assistant Principal for a High School Humanities program in Newark. The role focuses on instructional leadership, staff coaching, and equity-informed decision making to raise student outcomes.

The candidate will lead professional development, monitor data, and foster a culture of high expectations for students and staff. Ideal applicants have prior leadership and coaching experience, a track record of improving instruction, and a commitment to inclusive