Vice Principal

Stratford School; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, invites applications for a Vice Principal to lead daily operations at the Morgan Hill campus. The role partners with the Principal and administrators to drive academic and cultural excellence while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will coach faculty, oversee compliance, and participate in talent recruitment and professional development, with a focus on preparing for Principal-role readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Minimum of 15 ECE semester units (12 in child development, family/community, curriculum; 3 in administration/supervision).
• At least 4 years of teaching experience in a licensed early childhood or comparable program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Adolescent Development; 3–5 years leadership in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for early childhood and elementary programs.
• Ensure licensing and health/safety regulatory compliance.
• Maintain appropriate teacher-student ratios at all times.
• Supervise, coach, and support faculty and extended-day staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide instructional feedback.
• Facilitate professional development and regular staff meetings.
• Oversee student academic performance and growth metrics.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff.
• Assign staff schedules for arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Maintain school events calendar and support event execution.
• Collaborate with Head of School to foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

15 ECE units including core areas

4+ years teaching experience

Job description

Stratford School (#2012), 410 Llagas Road, Morgan Hill, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

This role supports the opening of ourbrand-new Stratford School campus in Morgan Hill, CA ( 410 Llagas Rd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 )

The Vice Principal works closely with the Principal and fellow administrators to oversee daily operations, support faculty and staff, and uphold academic and cultural excellence. This leader ensures a safe, engaging, and mission-driven environment that fosters growth for both students and staff. The Vice Principal position is a key leadership development role focused on preparing future Principals. While supporting the day-to-day leadership of the school, Vice Principals are expected to actively pursue readiness for a Principal role and transition into such a position when deemed prepared and when opportunities become available.

Key Responsibilities

School Operations & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day operations for early childhood and elementary programs.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and health/safety regulations.
• Maintain appropriate teacher-student ratios at all times.

Staff Development & Student Success

• Supervise, coach, and support faculty and extended-day staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide instructional feedback.
• Facilitate professional development and regular staff meetings.
• Oversee student academic performance and growth metrics.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new staff.
• Assign staff schedules for arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Maintain the school events calendar and support event execution.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to create a culture of excellence and support.
• Serve as a key contact for parent and staff communication and engagement.
• Attend at least one professional development workshop or conference annually.

What We’re Looking For

Leadership Qualities

• A mission-driven leader who inspires and motivates others.
• Strong decision-maker with integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Committed to fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of 15 ECE semester units (or equivalent), including:
  • 12 units in child development, family/community, and curriculum.
  • 3 units in administration and supervision.
• At least 4 years of teaching experience in a licensed early childhood or comparable program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Adolescent Development.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.