Assistant Principal of Operations
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Assistant Principal of Operations
Job Summary
The Assistant Principal of Operations role is an integral part of the Information and Operations team, ensuring all non-instructional components of the school's daily operations are effectively managed and executed. The starting salary range for this role is $113,839-$125,821. This is a full-time, fully on-site role based at Webb Campus with an anticipated start date of June 2026.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.
About the Role
The School Operations Team at KIPP DC creates the conditions for schools to thrive by driving strong attendance and enrollment, building and maintaining effective school-wide systems, leading safety and crisis response, and delivering high-quality service to students, families, and staff. The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) serves as a strategic partner to the Principal and a key member of the school leadership team at one of KIPP DC’s Early Childhood, Elementary or Middle schools. The APO leads all non-instructional systems that enable a strong, joyful, and academically focused school environment, including student enrollment, data systems, compliance, finance, facilities, safety, and daily operations.
Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully onsite.
As an Assistant Principal, this position must also ensure adherence to established internal control policies and procedures, and must be on-site from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.
Academic Operations (35% of time)
- Enrollment, Student Recruitment, and Family Engagement
- Serve as a full-time and engaged member of the school leadership team, working alongside the principal to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC's mission.
- Lead student recruitment, enrollment, and re-enrollment strategy and execution to achieve 100% enrollment and strong matriculation to FDOS attendance.
- Develop and drive a comprehensive outreach plan in partnership with school and regional teams, including campaigns, events, and ongoing family engagement opportunities.
- Build staff investment in a school value proposition and ensure consistent, high-quality communication with prospective and current families.
- Support school leadership in family-facing communications, including newsletters, events, and key enrollment messaging.
- Data Partnership
- Collaborate with cross-functi
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