2026-2027 Assistant Principal

Ednovate • Tustin, CA

27d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Assistant Principal Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change. Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then, weve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here ). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free, safe, high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change. We are made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC, and we're our students' biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep reading. Position Overview As an Assistant Principal at Ednovate, you will be responsible for managing academics, student supports, and school culture. You will work closely with school leadership, teachers, students, families and community partners to think creatively about school design within Ednovate's core model and drive excellent results for all students. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong instructional leadership experience looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree, required
• 2+ years of school leadership experience with a strong track record of improving student outcomes in academics, culture, and engagement, required
• Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability
• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
• Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to find a way or make one to master your craft and improve results.

Nice To Haves

• A California Administrative Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential, preferred; clear path to receiving a teaching credential within a year, required

Responsibilities

• Be an instructional leader.
• Drive academic vision and excellence by developing and monitoring academic enrichment and intervention programs, overseeing curriculum implementation, and ensuring appropriate accommodations for special populations.
• Lead instructional coaching and professional development by facilitating weekly professional development sessions, coordinating quarterly planning weeks, and developing teacher capacity through observation and feedback cycles.
• Meet all school leader responsibilities, including but not limited to attending leadership meetings, leading academic teams, covering teammates in their absence, and modeling exemplary teamwork and school culture.
• Create a caring and accountable student culture.
• Support teachers in resolving behavioral issues and ensuring a positive learning environment in every classroom.
• Work closely with both administrators and the school social worker to ensure that all of our students experience a caring and accountable school culture.
• Lead on-campus community through town halls, rewards systems, managing clubs, and managing student schedules.
• Ensure teachers build transformative relationships with students.
• Help teachers develop student purpose through advisory, working toward various advisory-specific goals and assessing the social, emotional and mental health needs of students.
• Improve family experience through regular communication, supporting report card pick-up and ensuring that at least 95% of parents/guardians attend their child's conference.

Benefits

• A competitive and transparent salary ($100,000 to $125,000, depending on background and experience)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options
• Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Fitness and entertainment discounts
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 403b retirement savings plan, with company match
• A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level