Interim Assistant Principal — Urban School Leader & Coach

ReNEW Schools; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Education for Change Public Schools seeks an assistant principal to partner with the site principal, driving high student achievement in an urban elementary setting. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, teacher growth, and community engagement to serve the whole child.

Minimum 3 years teaching experience, growth mindset, and collaboration with diverse communities are essential; Spanish bilingualism and a Master’s degree are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
• Knowledge of curriculum and administrative practices.
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to refine practice.
• Successful experience in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Desirable: experience as teacher leader or site leader.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an instruction- and results-oriented professional learning community.
• Analyze performance and observational data to determine professional development needs.
• Monitor student performance data and effectiveness of instructional responses and interventions.
• Provide concrete and actionable feedback for teachers to drive instructional improvement.
• Maintain and support focus on high student achievement for all students.
• Work collaboratively with the Instructional Management team to identify PD needs and lead development.
• Communicate urgency around student academic needs.
• Utilize research-based content and pedagogical knowledge in core areas.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Administrative practices

Growth mindset

Collaborative environment

Experience with diverse communities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Education for Change Public Schools seeks an assistant principal to partner with the site principal, driving high student achievement in an urban elementary setting. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, teacher growth, and community engagement to serve the whole child.

Minimum 3 years teaching experience, growth mindset, and collaboration with diverse communities are essential; Spanish bilingualism and a Master’s degree are desirable.