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KIPP is hiring a Middle School Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. The principal will lead the school by setting a vision for student achievement, managing staff, overseeing academic programs, and ensuring a safe and collaborative environment that prepares students for success in college and life.

Highlights

Set and enforce rigorous academic standards aligned with school and regional goals.
Lead and develop teachers to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Manage school operations including budgeting, facilities, enrollment, and compliance.
Recruit, hire, evaluate, and supervise school staff to build a committed team.
Serve as the liaison among teachers, parents, and the community to foster strong relationships.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree, administrative credential or enrollment in a credentialing program, and at least 5 years teaching experience plus leadership experience.
Must demonstrate strong public speaking, writing, organizational skills, and a commitment to data-driven instruction.
Proficiency with educational technology and ability to use data for decision-making is necessary.
Compensation includes healthcare with $0 deductible options, employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan with employer match, and paid time off including parental leave and holidays.
School community includes KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, which serves over 2,000 students across multiple campuses in St. Louis.

Middle School Principal (2025-2026 School Year) Full Description

Company Description

MIddle School Principal

Position Overview

Every day, it is the great people at KIPP that prove the possibility. The School Leader (principal) is responsible for setting a powerful vision for student achievement and motivating others to follow that vision. Additionally, the School Leader is tasked with strategically implementing the school’s mission through effective leadership and management of the school’s students and staff, resulting in an instructional environment that prepares every student for success in college and in life. The School Leader is a full time, exempt, school-based position and reports to the VP of Schools.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

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 choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and boasts hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.

Job Description

Position type: Full time, 12 months, exempt

On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

The School Leader oversees all functions at the individual school level, including the following duties:

Student Performance

Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of the school and region.
Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals as defined by the school and region and measured by the NWEA and Missouri Assessment Program (MAP).
Other duties as assigned

Organizational Leadership

Lead teachers in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the mission, vision and values of the school and the region.
Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration among the staff, teachers, students and families
Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff and parents.
Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met.
Manage student recruitment and enrollment process to ensure that the school achieves its targeted enrollment projections.
Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and public and private property.
Address any disciplinary issues fairly and immediately.
Other duties as assigned

Instructional Leadership

Manage, evaluate and develop all staff members at the school.
Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.
Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.
Implement data-driven instruction and lead discussions about student performance.
Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.
Provide high-quality curricular training and resources to staff.
Other duties as assigned

Operational Leadership

Develop a school-wide budget with the assistance of the Assistant School Leader of Operations and Chief Operating Officer.
Oversee routine facilities maintenance.
Oversee management of school records and resources as necessary.
Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations and court orders.
Other duties as assigned

Personnel

Recruit, select, and hire school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff.
Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance.
Oversee any and all disciplinary actions.
Provide for adequate supervision, training, and evaluation of all staff and volunteers.
Create an effective team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence.
Other duties as assigned

Community Relations

Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community.
Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a leading member of the school team and a dedicated role model for other employees.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

● Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree required

● Administrative credential or current enrollment in an administrative credentialing program required

● Demonstrated success as a teacher (at least 5 years) in an urban school

● At least 1 years as a School Leader or at least two years as an Assistant School Leader

● An uncompromising belief that all students can learn

● A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges

● A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains

● The ability and commitment to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions

● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers

● Outstanding public speaking and writing skills

● Technological proficiency and adaptability

● Excellent organizational skills

● The desire and humility to grow as an leader

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSRSSTL with an employer match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program.
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Generous time off:
- Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
- Paid parental leave for new families
- Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
- Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
On-going professional development opportunities:
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Weekly school-based professional development
- Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!

www.kippstl.org/apply

Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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