KIPP - Assistant Principal of STEM - Middle School (26-27)

KIPP•Redwood City, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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

Nice To Haves

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.)

Responsibilities

Daily lesson planning and long term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.