Principal (Bilingual Spanish and English)

Job DetailsJob Location: MORGAN HILL, CA 95037Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationOverview

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive—prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Principal will be an inspiring and motivating instructional leader who can work independently. Reporting to the Principal Manager, the Principal forms part of the school’s leadership team. The principal oversees Teachers, Associate Teachers, and school support staff. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to ensure that students receive quality instruction, make accelerated educational progress, and reach or exceed their academic goals. The Principal is responsible for Voice’s academic, operational, fiscal, and organizational management and success. This includes supervising instruction and conducting the evaluation program for all staff. This interaction will include providing guidance and support in the classroom as appropriate. The Principal interacts extensively with teachers, staff, students, parents, the CEO, Board members, and the community through site-based management. Additionally, the Principal will be expected to meet specific performance objectives which may include such areas as academic, and financial goals in accordance with the Charter.

Key Responsibilities

Principal

Submits to the CEO recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action or attention, together with the materials needed for informed decisions
Reports on school operations to COO

Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate staff
Develop and implement a school-wide and individual staff development plan and provides ongoing support and coaching to teachers to help them meet their individual professional development plan goals
Coordinates the work of all school educators and volunteer staff
Advise the CEO or/and COO regarding the leave, classification, resignation, promotion, suspension or dismissal of school employees
Assigns personnel within the school in accordance with Board policy
Maintains appropriate channels of communication within the school and ensures that staff is informed about relevant federal, state, and county laws, policies, regulations, and procedures, and matters related to the improvement and welfare of the students
Plans, leads, and conducts staff professional development and staff meetings
Manage and/or oversee all daily school operations, including student admissions and discipline, facilities, food service, front office, school scheduling, etc.

Students and the educational program

Serve as the school’s instructional leader, including ensuring that the school's mission and instructional program are being effectively implemented in each classroom
Monitor the school’s instructional and operational accountability, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting school and student performance data
Use this data (instructional and operational accountability) to develop school priorities and to drive decision-making
Enforces compulsory attendance laws
Continuously observes the instructional program and provides the CEO with regular evaluations of school programs and student progress
Studies the curriculum and makes decisions regarding the course of study, major changes and time schedules, and sound programs
Under appropriate circumstances, recommends to the Board a student’s suspension or expulsion
Participates in student study teams and IEP meetings

Non-instructional Operations

Maintains and updates adequate census and scholastic records, business and property records, and personal records as applicable
Annually prepares and submits to the Financial Department the school’s budget for the upcoming year, revises this budget or takes other related action as the Board /CEO designates
Approves all expenditures in accordance with Board policy and within Board-approved appropriate limits
Makes recommendations to the CEO regarding the maintenance, safety, improvement and/or expansion of school facilities, sites, and equipment

Community

Represents and advocates for the Board in relationships with city, county and state governments, private agencies, and the school community
Sees that the community is informed about school matters through appropriate informational materials
Serves on local committees such as ELAC, VPAC, Schools Leadership, etc.
Participates in appropriate community organizations and functions to obtain support for the attainment of school goals
Hears complaints against the school and solves controversies between employees or between employees and students or parents/guardians
Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative working relationships with and among various stakeholders, including staff, students, families, Board members, District personnel, and the broader community
Facilitates and builds community among people from diverse backgrounds and perspective

Other duties as assigned

Voices Academies Principal candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Education or related field
CA Teaching Credential. Out-of-state equivalent credentials are accepted if they are transferable to a California credential. Mandatory enrollment in the next available Induction cycle upon hiring.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential required or currently enrolled in an admin credential program.
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate TK–8 grade level.
Demonstrated classroom-level achievement results
Skilled in fiscal management

Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
Minimum three years working with similar student and community demographic
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy, and equity
Ability to work well within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
Works well in a high-pressure environment

Personal and Professional – Finally, the ideal candidate will hold the following personal and professional competencies:

Leadership – Couple strong management with excellent interpersonal skills in leading an organization in one’s functional domain
Relationship – Develop relational trust across constituencies, by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality
Organization – Be intensely execution-oriented and frighteningly organized, allowing one to work in a fast paced, but sometimes unpredictable, environment
Perspective – Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
Professionalism – See oneself as an ambassador of the school, presenting oneself both positively and professionally at all times and with all constituents

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Education

Bilingual Authorization (BCLAD/CLAD) preferred.
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
Proven track record of success managing school employees to achieve ambitious goals
Can work independently, have flexibility, and a demonstrated success in Administration, Organizational Management
Successful completion of results-oriented leadership training program (ex. Innovate Fellowship, NLNS)
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

Working Conditions

Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional evening and or weekend work
Occasional travel
Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Clear Criminal Background Check

Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000
Medical benefits
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan

Employment

Reports directly to assigned supervisor
Full-time, exempt position
Position follows a 12 month calendar

At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at [email protected].

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

QualificationsOverview

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive—prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Principal will be an inspiring and motivating instructional leader who can work independently. Reporting to the Principal Manager, the Principal forms part of the school’s leadership team. The principal oversees Teachers, Associate Teachers, and school support staff. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to ensure that students receive quality instruction, make accelerated educational progress, and reach or exceed their academic goals. The Principal is responsible for Voice’s academic, operational, fiscal, and organizational management and success. This includes supervising instruction and conducting the evaluation program for all staff. This interaction will include providing guidance and support in the classroom as appropriate. The Principal interacts extensively with teachers, staff, students, parents, the CEO, Board members, and the community through site-based management. Additionally, the Principal will be expected to meet specific performance objectives which may include such areas as academic, and financial goals in accordance with the Charter.

Key Responsibilities

Principal

Submits to the CEO recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action or attention, together with the materials needed for informed decisions
Reports on school operations to COO

Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate staff
Develop and implement a school-wide and individual staff development plan and provides ongoing support and coaching to teachers to help them meet their individual professional development plan goals
Coordinates the work of all school educators and volunteer staff
Advise the CEO or/and COO regarding the leave, classification, resignation, promotion, suspension or dismissal of school employees
Assigns personnel within the school in accordance with Board policy
Maintains appropriate channels of communication within the school and ensures that staff is informed about relevant federal, state, and county laws, policies, regulations, and procedures, and matters related to the improvement and welfare of the students
Plans, leads, and conducts staff professional development and staff meetings
Manage and/or oversee all daily school operations, including student admissions and discipline, facilities, food service, front office, school scheduling, etc.

Students and the educational program

Serve as the school’s instructional leader, including ensuring that the school's mission and instructional program are being effectively implemented in each classroom
Monitor the school’s instructional and operational accountability, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting school and student performance data
Use this data (instructional and operational accountability) to develop school priorities and to drive decision-making
Enforces compulsory attendance laws
Continuously observes the instructional program and provides the CEO with regular evaluations of school programs and student progress
Studies the curriculum and makes decisions regarding the course of study, major changes and time schedules, and sound programs
Under appropriate circumstances, recommends to the Board a student’s suspension or expulsion
Participates in student study teams and IEP meetings

Non-instructional Operations

Maintains and updates adequate census and scholastic records, business and property records, and personal records as applicable
Annually prepares and submits to the Financial Department the school’s budget for the upcoming year, revises this budget or takes other related action as the Board /CEO designates
Approves all expenditures in accordance with Board policy and within Board-approved appropriate limits
Makes recommendations to the CEO regarding the maintenance, safety, improvement and/or expansion of school facilities, sites, and equipment

Community

Represents and advocates for the Board in relationships with city, county and state governments, private agencies, and the school community
Sees that the community is informed about school matters through appropriate informational materials
Serves on local committees such as ELAC, VPAC, Schools Leadership, etc.
Participates in appropriate community organizations and functions to obtain support for the attainment of school goals
Hears complaints against the school and solves controversies between employees or between employees and students or parents/guardians
Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative working relationships with and among various stakeholders, including staff, students, families, Board members, District personnel, and the broader community
Facilitates and builds community among people from diverse backgrounds and perspective

Other duties as assigned

Voices Academies Principal candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Education or related field
CA Teaching Credential. Out-of-state equivalent credentials are accepted if they are transferable to a California credential. Mandatory enrollment in the next available Induction cycle upon hiring.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential required or currently enrolled in an admin credential program.
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate TK–8 grade level.
Demonstrated classroom-level achievement results
Skilled in fiscal management

Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
Minimum three years working with similar student and community demographic
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy, and equity
Ability to work well within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
Works well in a high-pressure environment

Personal and Professional – Finally, the ideal candidate will hold the following personal and professional competencies:

Leadership – Couple strong management with excellent interpersonal skills in leading an organization in one’s functional domain
Relationship – Develop relational trust across constituencies, by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality
Organization – Be intensely execution-oriented and frighteningly organized, allowing one to work in a fast paced, but sometimes unpredictable, environment
Perspective – Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
Professionalism – See oneself as an ambassador of the school, presenting oneself both positively and professionally at all times and with all constituents

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Education

Bilingual Authorization (BCLAD/CLAD) preferred.
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
Proven track record of success managing school employees to achieve ambitious goals
Can work independently, have flexibility, and a demonstrated success in Administration, Organizational Management
Successful completion of results-oriented leadership training program (ex. Innovate Fellowship, NLNS)
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

Working Conditions

Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional evening and or weekend work
Occasional travel
Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Clear Criminal Background Check

Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000
Medical benefits
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan

Employment

Reports directly to assigned supervisor
Full-time, exempt position
Position follows a 12 month calendar

At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at [email protected].

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.