Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
The role:
The Assistant School Leader (ASL) is both an instructional leader and a people manager who plays a vital role in the success of our students families and staff. As a key member of the schools leadership team the ASL partners with the School Leader and other leaders to drive exceptional academic achievement and a joyful values-driven school culture. This position is responsible for leading teachers in both instruction and character developmentinvesting a mission-driven team of educators to bring the schools vision to life and ensure every student thrives.
Please access this document to review the 5 leadership portfolio components you must submit with your application. Email emailprotected with any questions on your submission.
The application deadline for ASL Selection #2 is March 27 2026.
The application deadline for ASL Selection #3 is May 8 2026.
Location: KIPP Compton Upper School 5GR-8GR
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.