Assistant Principal Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience as a K–12 educator serving students with demographics similar to the KIPP Northern California student community.
• Demonstrated success improving student achievement through instructional leadership, coaching, or teacher leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid California teaching credential or equivalent out-of-state credential that meets California eligibility requirements.
• Deep understanding of instructional best practices, curriculum, assessment, and standards-based teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze student achievement data and use evidence to improve instructional outcomes.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and adult learning skills that build educator effectiveness.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and improving outcomes for historically underserved students.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous instructional leadership experience (e.g., Grade Level Lead, Department Chair, Instructional Coach, Content Lead).
• Experience supporting school-wide culture systems and student behavior interventions.
• Experience working in a high-performing charter school or similarly mission-driven educational organization.

Responsibilities

• Drives high-quality instructional practice by coaching teachers toward rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that improves student achievement.
• Owns data-driven instructional cycles for assigned grade levels or departments, ensuring teachers analyze student performance, identify learning gaps, and implement timely instructional adjustments.
• Oversees implementation of instructional priorities, curriculum expectations, and assessment practices to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching across assigned teams.
• Coaches teachers through regular observations, actionable feedback, and ongoing professional development that improves instructional effectiveness.
• Develops emerging instructional leaders—including Grade Level Chairs and Department Heads—through goal setting, coaching, and opportunities to lead school initiatives.
• Designs and facilitates professional learning experiences that strengthen instructional practice and build leadership capacity across the school.
• Owns implementation of school-wide behavior and student support systems that promote a joyful, safe, and academically focused learning environment.
• Oversees student intervention processes and partners with families, teachers, and school staff to resolve complex student support needs.
• Aligns culture systems across assigned grade levels or departments to ensure consistent expectations, restorative practices, and positive student experiences.
• Drives execution of assigned school operational priorities—including arrival, dismissal, lunch, special events, and emergency procedures—to ensure safe and effective daily operations.
• Partners with the School Leader to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain diverse, high-performing educators aligned to KIPP NorCal's mission.
• Coordinates cross-functional initiatives with instructional, operations, and student support teams to advance school-wide priorities and improve organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• retirement plan with employer contribution
• commuter benefits