2026-27 Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy.

Our Assistant Principals are instructional leaders and managers who inspire scholars to achieve exceptional outcomes that will prepare scholars for and through college and support scholar achievement. Assistant Principals are passionate, and social justice-oriented, with an unyielding belief that all scholars deserve the best education to give them access to transformational opportunities that will lead to success in the years to come. As a transformative instructional leader, you'll have the opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment that encourages self-reflection while receiving feedback, monthly professional development, and other differentiated support. Instructional Deans and Coaches, Department Chairs, and Coordinators are encouraged to apply.

What We Expect From Our Assistant Principals

• Lead teachers, teacher leaders, and department chairs in dramatically improving scholar outcomes through the implementation of a rigorous data-driven instruction cycle, high-quality professional development aligned to identified gaps, and ongoing observation and feedback.
• Coach, manage, evaluate, support, and inspire a set of teachers and staff via observations with feedback that accurately captures strengths, growth areas, and measurable progress.
• Set high standards for achievement so that students are on track to be college-ready.
• Ensure that school-wide curriculum, assessments, differentiated instruction, and more detailed instructional strategies are aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
• Project and encourage a positive, cooperative atmosphere within the school.
• Oversee systems and supports that ensure a positive school climate in which students can develop a love for learning and a sense of responsibility, self-worth, and good citizenship.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, students, and colleagues at the school site and the Alliance Home Office.
• Build a productive, positive staff culture in which staff members grow, learn, collaborate, thrive, and feel supported in achieving high expectations.
• Lead non-instructional school functions that vary by school site, but potentially include testing coordination, compliance reporting, student activities / enrollment, etc.

The Ideal Candidates Will Have

Minimum Qualifications

Benefits

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.

Compensation

$109,000.00 - $164,500.00

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future. For current vacancies by location, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance's Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission : The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance's mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate "college-ready" with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.