Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Teacher: 

The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Alpha teachers are expected to:

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum
• Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons and that produces strong academic results.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
• Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status (as well as compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers)
• See our 2026-27 Teacher Salary Scale Summary Sheet 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
• Signing bonus for our hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education) 

You Possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: English
• Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org

Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Teacher: 

The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Alpha teachers are expected to:

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum
• Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons and that produces strong academic results.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
• Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status (as well as compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers)
• See our 2026-27 Teacher Salary Scale Summary Sheet 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
• Signing bonus for our hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education) 

You Possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: Spanish
• Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org

Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Teacher: 

The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Alpha teachers are expected to:

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum
• Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons and that produces strong academic results.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
• Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status (as well as compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers)
• See our 2026-27 Teacher Salary Scale Summary Sheet 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
• Signing bonus for our hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education) 

You Possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in the Specialty Area of Extensive Needs (preferred) or Mild to Moderate Support Needs
• Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org

Who we are: 

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Dean of Students: 

The successful Dean of Students serves a vital role in fulfilling Alpha’s mission by designing and maintaining systems for positive culture and community on campus. 

We are seeking passionate individuals who embody Alpha’s mission, vision and core beliefs - leaders who believe that all students can learn, that our scholars belong in college, and that student growth is a reflection of the teacher’s practice. We are looking for leaders who are reflective in their practice and are willing to engage in conversations around educational equity and inclusivity. At Alpha, you will uphold rigorous expectations for all staff and students, while leading from a place of empathy and understanding. Alpha is fiercely entrepreneurial and we are focused on supporting our educators and scholars as they grow into self-reliant leaders who will achieve success in their school, college, and career. We're committed to finding leaders who value and amplify the diverse experiences of our staff and scholars and their families, and who care deeply about addressing the inequities that exist in education.

Dean of Students are expected to: 

Embody the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school and the Alpha Public Schools network. 

Collaborate with other school leaders, staff, scholars, and parents to create and uphold school-wide systems and structures.

• Support teachers and school staff in maintaining healthy and thriving environment in all campus areas and support in classrooms. Provide coaching when necessary.
• Manage office referrals and facilitate restorative circles and mediation meetings with students, as needed.
• Manage emergency situations by responding to the scene, providing first aid, delegating tasks and assignments to faculty, and alerting emergency personnel as appropriate. 
• Write and submit incident reports and communicate reports with other school leaders as appropriate. 
• Build strong relationships with parents and teachers to support student relationships, accountability and performance.

Lead project work to develop and maintain a healthy and thriving school culture.

• Co-lead the PBIS team and program implementation.
• Coordinate with other school leaders to monitor the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level to include both academic and behavioral support systems.
• Coordinate and facilitate PBIS staff professional development with school leadership.
• Oversee the implementation of Sown to Grown SEL curriculum to support students in building connections and strategies that support their development
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of student leadership development systems including activities such as lessons on leadership and responsibility, student council, peer restorative justice, peer tutoring, cross-grade buddies, etc.
• Manage and oversee other culture project plans to support student culture in a collaborative way. 

Analyze and present data using our data systems (e.g,SEL,  Dean’s List, survey data)

• Track and assess behavior and intervention data 
• Share analyses and opportunities to the school staff to best support scholars. 

What we offer: 

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• The starting salary for this role is $80,865 and goes up based on years of similar experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families 
• Retirement matching options 
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks) 
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances 
• APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials 
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 

You Possess… 

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of work experience in education and/or in direct support of school-aged children ages 5-18
• 2+ years experience working directly with youth and underserved communities
• Experience with restorative justice
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills 
• Knowledge of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) models and implementation in school settings (highly preferred)
• Coaching experience (teachers and/or youth) (highly preferred)
• Fluent in Spanish (highly preferred) 

Join our team… 

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org 

Who we are: 

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Support Team Member: 

The successful Alpha team member believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha team member is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences. 

Alpha Associate Teachers are expected to: 

• Teach curricula aligned to Common Core standards along with social and emotional skills 
• Provide coverage inside and outside of the classroom for teachers who are absent on a short- or long-term basis 
• Support school leadership team as needed 
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions 
• Work to maintain a positive culture on campus by building strong relationships with scholars and staff members 
• Assess and analyze students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering developmental skills regularly, and responding to data to support all scholars to achieve academic success

What we offer: 

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• The salary for this role starts at $56,150 and increases based on years of similar experience 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families 
• Retirement matching options 
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks) 
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances 
• APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials 
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 

You Possess… 

• A Bachelor’s degree 
• A valid (or eligible for) California Substitute Teaching Permit 
• High behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all students
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices
• Experience working with students and classroom management
• Willingness to be flexible with your schedule 
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese. 

Join our team… 

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org 

Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Teacher: 

The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Alpha teachers are expected to:

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum
• Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons and that produces strong academic results.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
• Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status (as well as compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers)
• See our 2026-27 Teacher Salary Scale Summary Sheet 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
• Signing bonus for our hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education) 

You Possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: Science: Physics
• Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org

Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Alpha Teacher: 

The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Alpha teachers are expected to:

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards based curriculum
• Operate a classroom that includes sound classroom management practices and engaging lessons and that produces strong academic results.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the greater Alpha community
• Participate in regular and on-going professional development, observations, and feedback sessions

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status (as well as compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers)
• See our 2026-27 Teacher Salary Scale Summary Sheet 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential required exams
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
• Signing bonus for our hard-to-fill roles (math, science, special education) 

You Possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A valid (or eligible for) California teaching credential- Single Subject: Science: Biological
• Subject matter knowledge and strong classroom management skills (or willingness to learn)
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org

Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Assistant Principal: 

The successful Assistant Principal will work closely with other members of the school leadership team to uphold high expectations, foster social development, and facilitate the intellectual growth of our educators and scholars. School leadership team members at Alpha approach coaching and instruction with patience, creativity, and a growth mindset, while using activities and instructional methods that will motivate our staff and scholars. The successful Assistant Principal is reflective in their practice and is willing to engage in conversations around educational equity and inclusivity. At Alpha, you will uphold rigorous expectations for all staff and students, while leading from a place of empathy and understanding. The position works with key leaders in schools and organizational teams to push school-related strategic initiatives, develop and monitor related projects, and assist with implementation in the school site.

The Assistant Principal is expected to:

Embody the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school and the Alpha Public Schools network

• Promote Alpha’s staff culture, mindsets, and values by managing self and others in a manner that creates a healthy, high-achieving environment where staff feel challenged, supported, and valued 
• Create opportunities for meaningful parent involvement and champion parent engagement.

Execute all day-to-day leadership responsibilities:

• Support the principal in achieving ambitious school-wide vision, goals, and targets aligned to the Alpha network vision, goals, targets, and strategic priorities, leading students to master rigorous academic content that prepares them for college
• Use data-driven cycles with leaders and teachers to analyze academic and culture data, problem solve, and generate next steps and accountability systems

Support teacher development

• Ensure high-rigor, high-engagement instruction in all classrooms through instructional coaching, professional development, and performance management
• Execute on school-wide behavior management systems, expectations, and incentives across the school site and refine as necessary 
• Plan and lead teacher professional development sessions
• Formally supervise, observe, and evaluate school staff
• Support the needs of diverse learners, by ensuring differentiated instruction in classrooms, appropriate tiered interventions, and attending IEP and 504

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Scale starts at $100,000 and increases based on years of equivalent experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

You Possess…

• A Bachelor’s degree 
• CA Teaching Clear Credential (or out of state equivalent)
• 4 years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting
• Experience analyzing student data and responding to data with targeted interventions
• Experience (formally or informally) coaching instructional staff (support staff and/or teachers)
• Experience with performance management 

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

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. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org