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KIPP - Assistant Principal - High School - Peninsula (25-26) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Mateo

Application Deadline

10/1/2025 10:43 AM Pacific

Date Posted
8/12/2025
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive
Length of Work Year
Full Time
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. 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 build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Summary At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, we believe that Assistant Principals are our future school leaders. We actively develop Assistant Principals for School Leadership and feel the Assistant Principal should consider themselves as an apprentice to the School Leader. The Assistant Principal should gradually build capacity to lead a KIPP school. The Assistant Principal’s job is to support the school in driving academic and social emotional learning outcomes for students as a key member of the school’s leadership team. Assistant Principals are expected to lead both instruction and school culture, while developing the skills of the school's

Requirements / Qualifications

*See attached Job Description for more information about the role.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community Previous Leadership or Teacher-Leader experience preferred (ex: Grade Level Lead, Instructional Coaching, Content Lead, etc.) Education: Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Hold a valid California teaching credential, or Out-of-state equivalent credential or license Knowledge/skills required: 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 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 teachers that he/she manages 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 Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes

Requirements / Qualifications

*See attached Job Description for more information about the role.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community Previous Leadership or Teacher-Leader experience preferred (ex: Grade Level Lead, Instructional Coaching, Content Lead, etc.) Education: Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Hold a valid California teaching credential, or Out-of-state equivalent credential or license Knowledge/skills required: 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 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 teachers that he/she manages 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 Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes

Comments and Other Information

Compensation KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.The salary range for this position is: Content Specialist: between $92,000 - $102,000 (Bay Area) and between $90,000 - $99,000 (Stockton) Assistant Principal: between $102,000 - $125,000 (Bay Area) and between $99,000 - $121,000 (Stockton) How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org

Comments and Other Information


Compensation KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.The salary range for this position is: Content Specialist: between $92,000 - $102,000 (Bay Area) and between $90,000 - $99,000 (Stockton) Assistant Principal: between $102,000 - $125,000 (Bay Area) and between $99,000 - $121,000 (Stockton) How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org