Company Description

Organizational Overview

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of culturally relevant curricula that are grounded in research, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation, integrated professional development lead by coaches and mentors, and resources they need to succeed, all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs:

Pursue Excellence - 

We uphold high standards for our staff, and are committed to providing the necessary resources, training, mentorship and feedback to help each staff member not only meet, but exceed, expectations. We believe excellence is a habit and a sustained pursuit, not an endpoint.

Build Knowledge - 

We offer our educators robust school-based, regional and external professional development opportunities, before the start of and during the school year, designed to empower them with the latest teaching strategies and technology integration techniques. School Leaders and a statewide teacher development team provide professional coaching for school-based staff and foster collaborative learning, encouraging the exploration of effective teaching strategies and best practices.

Fight Injustice -

As a staff, we dismantle the white supremacy within our institution and deepen our own learning and understanding of anti-racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) through providing organization-wide regular workshops designed to holistically guide us through the redesign of our workplace culture through the lens of liberation. Additionally, we train and prepare our educators to deliver culturally responsive curricula that respect learners' cultures and prior experiences, and acknowledge and value the legitimacy of different cultures, not just the dominant culture of a society. 

Spark Joy - 

We believe in publicly and privately acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our staff, and recognize exceptional individuals across the region. We also understand the importance of fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. We organize monthly school-based staff outings to provide an opportunity for our team to unwind, socialize, and engage in activities that promote camaraderie and a sense of community.

Rise Together - 

We create space for our region to assemble and celebrate all successes - a space in which we strengthen community by embracing each other’s unique identities, and honoring the contributions that will allow us to lift as we rise in the years ahead. We believe Team always beats Individual. 

Job Description

Your responsibilities as an Assistant Principal

KIPP NC Assistant Principals report to the Principal and are responsible for creating a positive, structured, disciplined school culture and for ensuring that students’ learning experiences are exciting and rigorous. The APs coordinate curricula and instructional content, coach teachers, assess student and teacher performance, and lead professional development.  Our APs are also masters of content, experts in building relationships with families, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to holding high expectations.  The core responsibilities of this position include:

Manage Teachers

• Observe and coach teachers weekly, providing them with rigorous feedback and supporting them in the classroom
• Support teachers in developing their classroom management and instructional practice (unit and lesson planning, lesson execution, and collection and use of assessment data).
• Plan and execute professional development days in coordination with the Principal and other colleagues.
• Recognize and celebrate staff professional growth and success.
• Document all observations and feedback in Whetstone to track teacher growth
• Hold mid-year and end of year performance reviews to support teacher performance 
• Plan and facilitate targeted professional development for teachers

Build Relationships

• Embody, maintain, and hold staff accountable to school’s values, policies and culture
•  Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Model positive interactions with students, as well as a variety of ways to handle misbehavior and disruptions.
• Recognize and celebrate exemplary student achievement and behavior, communicating with families of students on a regular basis. 
• Reinforce the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan and serve as a point person for discipline and culture issues.
• Assist teachers, students, and families in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans (in conjunction with Social Workers/Guidance Counselors).

 Drive Results Through Others

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Receive and implement constructive feedback to develop your skills 
• Problem solve around school-wide issues to best support your Team and Family
• Use data and research to make sound decisions with the approval and support of your school leader
• Develop and execute high-quality, standards-based school curricula and instructional content consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and KIPP NC.
• Clearly articulate student performance goals for each grade level and work with teachers to set measurable student goals in individual classes.
• Continuously monitor student achievement by analyzing independent work, standardized test results, and other data points in order to target interventions.
• Attend and facilitate productive content team meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The following are required of all aspiring KIPP NC Assistant Principals:

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
• An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities; experience working within predominantly Black, Brown, and/or low-income communities
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area
• At least 3 full years of teaching experience in K - 12
• At least 1 year of experience managing and/or coaching K - 12 teachers
• An active North Carolina teaching license or ability to seek reciprocity from another state
• Demonstrated success in coaching and growing K - 12 teachers year over year
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Zest, professionalism, and a sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

• Experience as a Dean of Students/Instruction or Assistant Principal
• Experience in teaching in / leading in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
• Fluency in Spanish

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations. 

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Hours are 7am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
• Curriculum, materials, and resources are provided
• School Leaders are 12 month employees and work through the summer

Compensation

We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Assistant Principal Compensation Scale

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
• Enrollment in a retirement program with employer match
• On-going professional development opportunities:
  • Monthly Principal meetings in-person and virtual
  • Support from Relay GSE
  • Leadership coaches
• Generous time off:
  • Paid Time Off  (17 days PTO & 6 days sick leave annually)
  • Time off for all major national holidays (including Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break)