RISE Academy 2026 Vice Principal

About RISE Education System

RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.

We are looking to hire a qualified and experienced Vice Principal for the 2026-2027 school year for the RISE Academy Campus. Qualified candidates may be offered a position as early as February / March 2026. 

Job Expectations

Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events

Responsibilities Include:

• Organization, administration, and management of multiple departments within the school


• Supervising staff, creating a safe environment, and other duties associated with the successful operation of a school


• Oversight of academic curriculum implementation


• Teacher observations and coaching


• Overseeing academic intervention plans


• Facilitating analysis of academic data


• Performing other duties as directed by the Principal
  
  

Required Skills/Qualities:

• Bachelors degree in Education or a related field with training in educational leadership


• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting


• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a school administrator in a K-12 setting


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent teamwork skills

Preferred Skills/Qualities:

• School admin credentials


• Valid teaching credentials


• Prior experience as an assistant principal, dean, or director at a K-12 setting
  
  

Compensation:

The compensation range (70,000-85,000 / year) is based on teaching credentials, admin credentials, working experience, academic degrees, and certifications. Children of staff members are eligible for tuition discounts.