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Middle School Assistant Principal
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An Assistant School Principal provides support and shares some or many of the duties of the School Principal. May oversee operations within a school, managing teachers and other staff. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$141,734 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Middle School Assistant Principal 14858 On Site 1500 Yosemite Dr, Milpitas Elementary, Milpitas, CA, United States, 95035 School Administration Full Time $80000.00 - $90000.00 Add to favorites View favorites Position Description Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Assistant Principal - Merryhill School What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition discounts for your children
- Professional development
- Education reimbursement and partnerships What We Offer
- Pay range:$80,000 - $90,000
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Employee referral bonus
- Student tuition discount About the Role The Assistant Principal supports the Head of School and/or Principal in overseeing all campus operations, spanning financial planning, community engagement, staff development, and day-to-day management.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional practices
- Observe classrooms and provide coaching and feedback to teachers to drive instructional quality
- Partner with leadership to monitor student progress and support academic interventions as needed
- Promote student-centered learning environments that support the whole child Staff Development & Team Leadership
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators and staff
- Support performance management, including coaching, feedback, and professional development planning
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
- Step in as acting school leader in the absence of the Principal/Head of School Campus Operations & Compliance
- Support daily campus operations, including scheduling, staffing coverage, and facility oversight
- Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Assist with emergency preparedness and implementation of school safety protocols
- Partner with administrative staff to ensure efficient front office operations Family & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and visibility
- Support student enrollment, retention, and community outreach efforts
- Address parent questions or concerns with professionalism and responsiveness
- Represent the school positively within the broader community Enrollment & Business Support
- Partner with leadership on enrollment goals, tours, and conversion efforts
- Support marketing initiatives and campus events to drive prospective family engagement
- Monitor key campus metrics and contribute to action planning for improvement What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field
- Minimum of one year in a school leadership or administrative role
- At least three years of prior teaching experience
- Knowledge of state education and licensing standards; maintains required credentials
- Broad understanding of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and strategies that ensure a safe and orderly school environment
- Strong preference for candidates with prior responsibility in school operations, including building maintenance oversight, program evaluation, employee engagement and management, office administration, and emergency procedures To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.