2026-27 Principal

About Alliance College-ready Public Schools

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. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

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WHY JOIN ALLIANCE?

Our Principals are passionate and social justice-oriented change agents, with an underlying belief that all scholars deserve access to transformational opportunities. As an Alliance instructional and people leader, you will lead diverse culturally responsive teams that impact the lives of our scholars and communities. You will possess a deep knowledge of great teaching and instruction, and demonstrate engagement, inspiring diverse communities to increase scholar achievement. Your understanding of graduation requirements, college readiness, scholarship opportunities, and career preparedness will allow you to influence scholars' pathways to success. As a disruptive leader, you will develop and implement a school-wide plan to ensure the safety of scholars and school teams. As a people leader, you will bring teams and resources in ways that matter to scholars, staff, and families.

What Principals Support

Alliance Principals receive substantial professional development to continue to hone their craft, including monthly full-day professional development sessions, semi-annual network-wide leadership retreats, and ongoing coaching from Instructional Superintendents. Principals receive robust support from the Alliance Home Office to enable their leadership, including support in selecting and implementing research-based, rigorous curriculum and utilizing assessment data to drive instruction, as well as back-office support (e.g., finance, operations, HR, IT, facilities).

What We Expect From Our Principals

Instructional, Visionary, and Talent Leadership

• Drive instructional excellence by setting aspirational school goals and ensuring that teachers receive appropriate, targeted coaching and professional development to meet goals.
• Prepare all scholars to apply to, enroll in, attend, and succeed in college by implementing a college-ready curriculum and supporting instructional activities, and by using multiple data points and ongoing data analysis to continually revise and improve the school’s instructional program.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate Assistant Principals in their work, coaching and developing teachers via regular observations, feedback, and coaching as part of Alliance’s rigorous teacher development and support system.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment and capability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment in alignment with our network’s strategic direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and respond to the data and dynamics of a school environment and adapt as needed.
  
  

Positive School and Community Culture

• Create a culture of high expectations with a relentless focus on student achievement, college and career readiness, operational efficiency, and self-improvement.
• Maintain a safe and positive school environment in which students thrive, develop, and grow.
• Develop a work environment to retain and develop exceptionally talented staff.
• Foster an environment of deep collaboration with families and caregivers, building strong relationships and encouraging their direct engagement in their scholars’ school experiences.
• Partner with the Alliance Home Office to secure and allocate the resources and support necessary to maintain the school’s organizational health.
  
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• A belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy to prepare scholars for the intellectual rigor of college and the skills required for 21st-century careers;
• Deep understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture;
• Expertise in change management;
• Expertise in building a positive and collaborative adult culture;
• Expertise in data-informed decision-making;
• Instructional expertise, including knowledge of Common Core-aligned instruction, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning, and instructional technology;
• Ability to thrive in settings with system expectations, independence, and high levels of personal flexibility;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships with students and adults;
• Deep belief in a growth mindset;
• Exhibit respect and humility in all interactions;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment;
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team; and
• Ability to develop and implement organizational systems and strategies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• A graduate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred;
• A valid California teaching credential is preferred;
• Three or more successful years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or similar school-based role;
• Two or more successful years of experience as an Assistant Principal or similar school leadership experience.
  
  

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.

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting principal growth and providing substantial individual coaching as well as network-wide professional development support for principals, including a leadership retreat in summer and winter, monthly full-day professional development sessions with the principal cohort, and regular coaching from an Instructional Superintendent.
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside of the classroom. Our close-knit school communities look to teachers to support scholar extracurricular activities and lead school-level decision-making. Teachers interested in growing their leadership skills while remaining in the classroom are invited to join our Teacher Leader Cadre program or join our Aspiring Principal Program.
• Recognition: The Principal of the Year Award provides special recognition and compensation to school leaders who exemplify great leadership and demonstrate unparalleled dedication to their school community, as well as their exceptional ability to engage scholars and their families to activate their excitement for education.
  
  

Compensation

$133,000.00 - $187,500.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

If you would like to view the progress of your application, you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

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 complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.
• 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 Talent Acquisition Team at staffing@laalliance.org.