Top 43 School principal Jobs in Oakland Ca

Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Star Academy —San Rafael, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Assistant Principal of STEM - Middle School (26-27)
KIPP Public Schools Northern California —Redwood City, CA
- $90,000 - $110,872 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Head of School
Fusion Academy —San Francisco, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Manager in Training
Challenger School Foundation —Newark, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Head of School
12M & Ed Tech Recruiting —San Mateo, CA
- $275,000 - $325,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Continuous improvement
Assistant Principal: Roosevelt Middle School Middle School (2026-27)
Oakland Unified School District —Oakland, CA
- $105,025 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
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Head of High School
AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District | Oakland —Oakland, CA
- $103,353.12 - $147,743.58 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Current TB test
- High school
Assistant Principal: Bret Harte Middle School (2026-27)
Oakland Unified School District —Oakland, CA
- $105,025 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
Interim Assistant Principal
Aspire Public Schools —Richmond, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- 7 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Principal: High School - McClymonds High School (2026-27)
Oakland Unified School District —Oakland, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- High school
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School Director
Specialized Education Services —Oakland, CA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Team management
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KIPP - Assistant Principal - High School (26-27)
KIPP Public Schools Northern California —San Lorenzo, CA
- $90,000 - $110,872 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Preschool Director
Brave Christian Schools —Dublin, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 5 years
- Master's degree
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Assistant Principal
Rocketship Public Schools —East Bay, CA
- $105,000 - $123,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Vice Principal - Vallejo High School - 2026-2027 School Year
Vallejo City Unified School District —Vallejo, CA
- $117,121 - $134,389 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Office
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KIPP - Assistant Principal - High School- San Francisco (26-27)
KIPP Public Schools Northern California —San Francisco, CA
- $90,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Principal - Cooper Elementary - 2026- 2027 School Year
Vallejo City Unified School District —Vallejo, CA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Office
- 3 years
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2026-2027 SY Early Education Administrator Substitute
San Francisco Unified School District —San Francisco, CA
- $428.56 - $724.05 a day
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Continuing education credits
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Vice Principal - Hogan Middle School - 2026-2027 School Year
Vallejo City Unified School District —Vallejo, CA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Office
- 3 years
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Campus Teacher Manager Pre-School (Early Care & Education)
Mission Neighborhood Centers —San Francisco, CA
- $83,200.00 - $98,987.20 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Math
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Star Academy
San Rafael, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $135,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Faculty evaluation
Team supervision
Employee relationship building
Principal Certification
Bachelor's degree
Managing education teams
Special Education Certification

Full Job Description

Full-Time Director of Curriculum & Instruction Fall 2026

Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Full-Time | 223-Day Leadership Position
Salary: $120,000–$135,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, generous paid time off, and professional development.

Star Academy, a nonprofit, WASC-accredited nonpublic school in San Rafael, California, is seeking an exceptional Director of Curriculum & Instruction to join our leadership team. Serving students in grades 3 through post-secondary with complex learning differences, Star Academy is recognized for its highly collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to education. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced instructional leader who is passionate about coaching educators, strengthening curriculum, fostering innovation, and helping students thrive.

If you enjoy working in a warm, mission-driven environment with outstanding colleagues, small programs, robust professional development, and supportive leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

The Director of Curriculum & Instruction provides instructional and operational leadership in partnership with the Head of School and Assistant Head of School. The Director oversees curriculum development, faculty supervision, coaching, evaluation, scheduling, professional learning, and instructional quality across the school while helping ensure an exceptional educational program for students.

Key Responsibilities

Provide instructional leadership and coaching to multidisciplinary faculty, including teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, multisensory language specialists, and other instructional staff.
Observe classrooms, provide meaningful feedback, mentor faculty, and conduct formal performance evaluations.
Lead the ongoing development, alignment, and implementation of an integrated, evidence-based curriculum that supports diverse learners.
Collaborate with the Head of School and Assistant Head of School on recruitment, hiring, onboarding, mentorship, and retention of exceptional faculty.
Create and coordinate schoolwide master schedules, student schedules, staffing assignments, and specialist services.
Plan and facilitate staff meetings, professional development, and instructional initiatives aligned with strategic priorities.
Partner with the Head of School and Assistant Head of School to lead the WASC accreditation process
Develop, maintain, and refine instructional policies, procedures, and systems that promote consistency and continuous improvement.
Support faculty with instructional planning, problem-solving, and implementation of best practices.
Facilitate and support team meetings as requested by the Head of School.
Ensure appropriate staffing coverage during faculty absences and leaves.
Provide administrative leadership and decision-making.
Represent Star Academy professionally with families, school districts, and community partners while fostering positive relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred.
California Education Specialist Credential required; Administrative Credential preferred or willingness to obtain.
Five or more years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience, preferably in Special Education.
Demonstrated success supervising, coaching, and evaluating multidisciplinary staff.
Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction, multisensory education, curriculum development, assessment, and instructional best practices.
Experience with IEP development and special education compliance.
Exceptional organizational, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Leadership Competencies

Collaborative, approachable, and relationship-centered leadership
Strong instructional coaching and mentoring skills
Strategic thinker with excellent organizational abilities
Confident decision-maker who communicates with clarity, empathy, and integrity
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and lifelong learning
Ability to balance big-picture vision with careful attention to detail

Why Join Star Academy?

Star Academy offers a highly collaborative workplace, small programs, exceptional multidisciplinary teams, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, robust professional development, and meaningful opportunities to shape the future of innovative special education programming.

To Apply

Please submit the following in PDF format:

Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of applicable credentials

Applications can be sent to [email protected] and [email protected],.

Star Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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school principal jobs in oakland ca

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Assistant Principal of STEM - Middle School (26-27)

Head of School

Manager in Training

Head of School

Assistant Principal: Roosevelt Middle School Middle School (2026-27)

Head of High School

Assistant Principal: Bret Harte Middle School (2026-27)

Interim Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal: High School - McClymonds High School (2026-27)

School Director

KIPP - Assistant Principal - High School (26-27)

Preschool Director

Assistant Principal

Vice Principal - Vallejo High School - 2026-2027 School Year

KIPP - Assistant Principal - High School- San Francisco (26-27)

Principal - Cooper Elementary - 2026- 2027 School Year

2026-2027 SY Early Education Administrator Substitute

Vice Principal - Hogan Middle School - 2026-2027 School Year

Campus Teacher Manager Pre-School (Early Care & Education)

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