2026-27 High School Assistant Principal of Math at KIPP

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

100181.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Coaching, Teacher Development, School Culture Building, Student Discipline Systems, Family Engagement, Data Analysis, Assessment Coordination, Adult Leadership, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Professional Development, Equity Understanding, Prioritization, Follow Through, Results Orientation, Communication

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description Location: KIPP Nashville Salary Range: $80,600-$100,181 About KIPP Nashville Public Schools KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 4 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools . The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster. Job Description Position Overview The Assistant Principal assumes the primary responsibility for supporting a school culture that sets high-expectations and empowers students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to pursue a choice-filled life. As an instructional coach, and through the direct coaching of teachers, the Assistant Principal will focus on maximizing school-wide academic growth and character development. In partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal will ensure that teachers and students feel well supported in their daily work. The Assistant Principal has a strong understanding of race and equity, and is passionate about developing teachers to become stronger leaders. This position requires an organized and consistent educator with a concrete vision of excellence, adult leadership experience, the ability to build outstanding relationships with students, teachers, and families, and a talent for building a school culture. The Assistant Principal will report to the Principal. ”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Student Culture Work closely with the Principal to establish a loving, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture Facilitate faculty training and support around discipline, relationships, expectations, consistency, and management Coordinate and implement a school-wide discipline system with meaningful incentives and consequences in multi-class settings (i.e. buses, arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and recess) Act as the first contact for student behavior support that are flagged by teachers Conduct regular school culture walkthroughs and audits to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence Problem-solve with students, teachers, and families to improve behavior of individual students over time Engage Families Proactively builds and maintains strong relationships with all families beginning in the summer and serves as a model for strong family engagement in the school Develop ongoing professional learning experiences to build the skill of strong family engagement in staff Assist teachers to develop strong partnerships with parents by enhancing communications Work closely with faculty to develop strategic plans to monitor family engagement and act proactively Design and execute plan for involving parents in students’ academic and character development Conduct meetings with students and families Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences and other events involving parents Lead ongoing parent workshops focused on academics and character Instructional Excellence and Management Coach teachers toward development goals related to classroom culture, management and instruction once a week, as well as deliver instructional professional development school-wide Provide feedback on aims and assessments weekly Conduct data meetings with teachers after each benchmark assessment, and monitor overall academic progress for students Assist in writing and revising benchmark assessments Assist Principal in coordinating and managing state, MAP and interim assessments Growth Mindset Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year Other Perform duties such as monitoring lunch, arrival, dismissal, covering classes, etc. Carry out any additional daily school duties as decided upon by the Principal Responsible for school in the Principal’s absence Ensure effective field lessons, school events, and extracurricular activities Model school core values and character strengths at all times Qualifications Qualifications: Evidence of significant and consistent personal and professional achievement Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred 3+ year(s) of experience as a classroom teacher with a proven record of high achievement AND 1+ year(s) experience leading and/or coaching teachers, including but limited to roles such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Academics, Instructional Coach, Teacher Coach Desired Qualities Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes Passionate about data-driven instruction Excellent communication skills with diverse constituents; clear writer, facilitator and speaker and eagerness to collaborate Eager to receive, implement and offer feedback Ability to tackle multiple projects and initiatives at once with a strong sense of organization, prioritization, follow through and results Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred) Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to go above and beyond Possesses an excellence reflex, including both a desire and ability to lead others toward a high bar for excellence Additional Information Compensation Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. This position is exempt and will work and be compensated according to a 12 month administrative schedule. Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work. Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan(TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6.81%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%. The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule(including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break). In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days as well as 10 additional days to take during the summer break. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year. Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%. Leaders are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities. Apply online at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Grade Level: High Subject: Math Start Date: Next year opening Department: School Leadership

Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal supports a school culture focused on high expectations, empowering students with necessary knowledge, skills, and character traits, while serving as an instructional coach to maximize school-wide academic growth and character development through direct teacher coaching. This role involves partnering with the Principal to ensure staff and students feel supported, focusing heavily on student culture, family engagement, and instructional excellence.