Assistant Principal of Culture

Description

Organizational Overview

The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools serving approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 across Durham, Halifax, Northampton, and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are dedicated to improving life outcomes for North Carolina’s children through the delivery of research-based, rigorous curricula and by paving the way for students to achieve their definition of success.

At KIPP, we recognize the critical role of Assistant Principals in fostering vibrant school communities and driving academic excellence. Assistant Principals are at the heart of our mission, serving as instructional leaders, culture-builders, and advocates for teachers and students alike. We celebrate the unique talents, leadership, and determination Assistant Principals bring to our schools, and we are committed to supporting their growth and impact.

Respect and collaboration are at the core of our approach. We value the leadership journeys of our Assistant Principals, offering competitive pay, benefits, and professional development tailored to their needs. Through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a strong KIPP Team and Family network, we ensure Assistant Principals are empowered to grow as leaders and make a lasting difference in the lives of students and teachers.

Together, our students, schools, families, and communities share an ambitious vision: a future without limits. Join KIPP NC as an Assistant Principal and play a transformative role in shaping that future—one school, one student, every day.

The Assistant Principal of Culture (AP of Culture) serves as a core member of the School Leadership Team and reports directly to the Principal. This leader is responsible for building and sustaining a safe, structured, and joyful school environment where students thrive academically and socially. The AP of Culture leads school-wide systems for student culture and discipline, coaches teachers on classroom culture and management, engages deeply with families, and contributes to the professional development of staff.

Additionally, the AP of Culture supports instructional growth through teacher observations, coaching cycles, and professional development aligned to school priorities.

• Lead the development and execution of a positive, achievement-oriented school culture by creating strong school-wide systems.
• Model and train staff on effective student engagement, classroom management, and discipline strategies.
• Serve as the point person for student discipline, removals, and suspensions, ensuring restorative and student-centered responses.
• Partner with social workers to support students in crisis and implement individualized behavior plans.
• Facilitate community meetings, advisory structures, and SEL programming.
• Celebrate student growth, achievement, and character in visible and consistent ways.

• Observe and coach teachers regularly, with a focus on classroom culture, behavior management, and instructional delivery.
• Provide real-time coaching, modeling, and targeted feedback to strengthen teacher practice.
• Plan and facilitate professional development on school culture, discipline systems, and SEL integration.
• Collaborate with school leaders to design and lead summer training, PD days, and weekly staff development.
• Maintain a visible presence in classrooms to support both student and teacher growth.

• Conduct teacher observations and provide actionable feedback that integrates high-quality lesson planning, strong teacher execution, and mission-aligned classroom culture.
• Support lesson plan feedback and co-create strategies to improve student engagement and independence.
• Use data to identify trends in student learning and culture, and drive teacher action steps accordingly.
• Participate in teacher performance evaluations and support the induction/onboarding of new staff members.
• Plan and facilitate school-wide professional development to help educators build their…