KIPP - Assistant Principal - Elementary School - Oakland (26-27) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California
About the Employer
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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. We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. 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 emerging leaders.
Requirements / Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications 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
Requirements / Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications 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
Comments and Other Information
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org
Comments and Other Information
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org
Application Deadline
7/1/2026 2:57 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/29/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive - based on experience
Length of Work Year
1
Employment Type
Full Time