Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Role Overview:

The Assistant School Leader (ASL) is both an instructional leader and a people manager who plays a vital role in the success of our students, families, and staff. As a key member of the school’s leadership team, the ASL partners with the School Leader and other leaders to drive exceptional academic achievement and a joyful, values-driven school culture. This position is responsible for leading teachers in both instruction and character development—investing a mission-driven team of educators to bring the school’s vision to life and ensure every student thrives.

For external candidates, please open this document and complete the leadership portfolio action items to submit with your application.

First application deadline: November 20, 2026

Candidates who advance to the final selection experience will need to be available in at least 1 of these date windows:

December 14-15, 2026
March 15-16, 2026

Assistant Principal Opportunity

Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals
Supports development of School Leader’s school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school
Owns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision
With guidance from the School Leader, leads the planning and goal setting for the grades/departments that they manage and ensures alignment with school-wide goals
Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals
Provides input into the school-based strategic planning and identifies what the school’s strategic plan means for their own leadership and people they manage

Administration & Leadership

Develop emerging leaders with School Leader’s guidance
Supports the School Leader in identifying and developing teachers and leaders (Department Heads and/or Grade Level Chairs) through goal setting, coaching and providing feedback
Build own and direct reports’ instructional knowledge of standards, content and instructional methods
Develop teachers to provide rigorous and high quality instruction and support School Leader in planning and implementing enabling systems
Lead data-driven instruction and monitor progress
Recommend to the School Leader what school-wide professional development will be the highest leverage in improving student results
Lead engaging, actionable, adult-learning workshops; and hold staff accountable for implementation of the workshop practices
Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide character development and behavior management systems
Collaborate with School Leader on hiring diverse, highly-effective teachers and school staff
Prioritize Assistant Principal’s own success and sustainability by engaging lifelines and renewing to get stronger

Assistant Principal Qualifications

Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community
Build Relationships: Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with students, families, teachers and colleagues based on mutual respect, integrity and trust, in pursuit of school goals and vision.
Direction Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
Achievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from grade level or content team(s) they managed
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
Instructional Leadership: Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies
Instructional Leadership: Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy
Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes
Mission Orientation: Demonstrated passion for KIPP SoCal’s mission
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
A minimum of three to five years teaching experience, preferably in a low-income school with demonstrated exemplary student results; an active CA Clear or Preliminary credential strongly preferred; active out of state professional licenses are also acceptable
A minimum of two years experience leading a high performing team on instruction and curriculum design, ideally through roles like Dean of Teaching or Instruction, leadership of a grade level(s) or other school-wide leadership project leadership

Assistant Principal Compensation

Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

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