TK-8 School Principal (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools • San Jose, CA

4d • $132,994

About The Position

Started by Families, Focused on Students Developing Scholars in East San José We were founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José. Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career. Who we are: Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. A successful TK-8th Grade Principal A successful Principal at Alpha is a dynamic, equity-driven leader who fosters academic excellence, a positive school culture, and strong community engagement. They set a bold vision for student success, ensuring that all students achieve at high levels and are well-prepared for college. Through strategic planning, instructional leadership, and data-driven decision-making, they empower educators to refine their teaching practices and drive student mastery. By cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment, they promote student social-emotional growth and reinforce a college-going culture. As a people leader, they recruit, develop, and retain high-performing faculty, coaching school leaders and teachers to uphold high expectations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The principal engages families and the broader community, building meaningful partnerships to support student success. With a focus on operational efficiency and long-term sustainability, they monitor key performance indicators and implement systems that ensure strong academic outcomes, student engagement, and staff retention. Deeply committed to Alpha’s mission, the Principal will actively contribute to the network’s success – both as a member of Alpha’s Cabinet and as part of the school leadership team – to ensure, alongside colleagues, that the network is well-positioned to meet its north star goal of 75% of alumni graduating from a 4-year college within 6 years, as well as three research-backed milestones: Students read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. Students demonstrate algebra readiness by the end of 8th grade, positioning them for algebra and advanced math coursework in high school. Students complete the full A–G course sequence with grades of C or better and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA across those courses, ensuring eligibility for CSU/UC admission and preparation for long-term college success.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of leadership experience and 8+ years in education
• Valid California teaching credential (or equivalent out-of-state license)
• Instructional & Data Expertise - ability to analyze and plan from student data and coach teachers and leaders to create excellent plans
• Leadership & Coaching Skills - able to coach and influence leaders, teachers and staff to improve student outcomes
• A Bachelor’s degree
• Commitment to Educational Equity - belief that all students from the community we serve have the capacity to go to and through college
• A Strategic Thinker who thrives creating systems that effectively implement and monitor progress of school wide strategies
• Influential as someone people are excited to follow because you are dynamic, dependable, highly effective and focused on vital behaviors
• A Dedicated Team Member who assumes the best of others, participates thoughtfully, communicates well, and approaches problems head-on
• Data-Driven in all of your work, operating with the knowledge that school and student data is your data

Nice To Haves

• Administrative services credential (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Embody the Mission, Vision, and Core Beliefs of the School and the Alpha Public Schools Network
• Implement and use data to deepen the impact of Alpha’s multi-year strategic plan in order to drive on student performance outcomes.
• Foster a college-going culture that inspires students and families to actively engage in their academics and pursue continuous learning.
• Lead the creation of a positive, inclusive school culture rooted in Alpha’s core values—leadership, relationships, excellence, integrity, and joy.
• Build strong relationships with families, the community, and key stakeholders to enhance student success and school initiatives.
• Act as the public face of the school in the community - attending community events, board meetings, and student recruitment events as necessary.
• Set ambitious school-wide goals aligned with network priorities and ensure strategic use of time, staff, and resources to meet key objectives.
• Oversee and align rigorous instructional practices, operational systems, and academic supports to drive student achievement.
• Monitor and analyze school performance data to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that the school operates on budget by meeting student enrollment and attendance targets in service of academics.
• Lead high-quality professional development and coaching for Assistant Principals and instructional leaders to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Directly manage school leadership team and additional school site team members to meet school-wide expectations
• Train and develop teachers to analyze student data, identify learning gaps, and implement targeted instructional strategies.
• Cultivate collaboration within content and grade-level teams to refine and enhance instructional practices based on data-driven insights.
• Observe, coach, and support educators in delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students for college success.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• The starting salary for this role is $132,994.00 and goes up based on similar experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement benefits with matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees