Cover letter for an assistant principal (5 samples)

This blog post will show samples of “cover letters for an assistant principal.”

Samples of cover letters for an assistant principal

When writing an assistant principal cover letter, these are some of the essential things to include in your letter:

• Address the employer with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient or hiring manager).”

• The next step is to state the position you are applying for and how you found the opening. 

• Write a short sentence about why you’re interested in the position.

• State your skills and work experience; ensure they are similar to the job position. When stating your skills, provide the accomplishment you have achieved. 

• Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement. For example, “I look forward to discussing the position further.”

Sample 1: “Cover letter for an assistant principal”

“[Your Name]

[Phone Number]

[e-mail]

Dear Mrs. Jones,

I am writing to express my sincere interest in the position of Assistant Principal with ABC High School. With over five years of experience creating safe learning environments, I am confident in my ability to immediately add value to your organization.

During my career as an Assistant Principal, I have worked in both public and charter schools. This includes managing elementary, secondary, and middle schools, consist of 200 to 800 students each.

My skill set includes supervising educators, overseeing instructional methods, identifying students in need of support, and overseeing front desk operations. I thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environments and am known for being a team player.

If brought on as your Assistant Principal I would make it my mission to drive and support the Principal’s strategic vision. It will be my goal to create a positive, achievement-focused school culture for teachers, staff, and students.

Please find my resume attached for you to review. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I am extremely eager about the opportunity to work with you!

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Phone Number]

[e-mail]”

Sample 2: “Cover letter for an assistant principal”

“Madelynn Wilkinson

07/29/14

City, State, Zip Code

Home: 000-000-0000

email@email.com

Quinten Jayhl

Company Name

City, State, Zip Code

000-000-0000

RE: Assistant Principal, Ref# 9137651, 07/29/14

Dear Mr. Jayhl,

I am pleased to submit my resume for consideration for the available Assistant Principal position with your organization. Given my background in education and talent for leading students, instructors, and teaching teams toward success, I feel I am in a great position to make a positive impact with William High School.

My current position as Assistant Principal at Company Name involves curriculum development, instructor assessment, and providing results for State regulations. The school has increased its student success rate by 5% since my hire in 2005. I have planned, designed, and implemented various academic incentive programs for student enrichment.

With these programs, students develop a sense of self-awareness by competing for academic incentives (books and audiobooks) for outstanding performance and attendance. Other programs have created a student-based academic schedule to ensure the best learning environment for elementary attendance.

The attached resume provides further detail about how my qualifications and background are a match for your team’s needs in an Assistant Principal. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can apply my strengths to the progress of William High School.

I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience.

Sincerely,

Madelynn Wilkinson”

Sample 3: “Cover letter for an assistant principal”

“[Today’s Date]

[Hiring Manager’s Name]

123 Company Address

Company’s City, State, Zip Code

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

hiring.manager@gmail.com

Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.] [Hiring Manager’s Last Name],

I’m writing in regard to the assistant principal opening at Cheney Middle School advertised on Indeed.com. With over 5 years of experience teaching third and fifth-grade students in the Miami area, I’ve become an expert at managing large classrooms, evaluating teachers, and enforcing school policy through leadership. I believe these skills combined with my additional professional expertise align closely with the responsibilities outlined in the job advertisement and make me an ideal candidate for this role.

In my current and past roles, I demonstrated strong communication and personal relationship skills and provided thoughtful leadership to build a strong community of teachers to support student achievement. I’ve been directly involved in program developments resulting in increased student participation and regularly attend varied school and co-curricular events to support a positive school climate. Some highlights from my current and past teaching experiences include:

•   Assisted in designing and implementing a school improvement plan using a collaborative process following State and Federal guidelines while placing student interests at the center of decisions
•   Completed over 600 hours of professional development training
•   Organized and coordinated over 25 extracurricular and co-curricular programs including summer camps.

Beyond my teaching experience and leadership skills, I believe my enthusiasm and high work ethic make me a perfect fit to serve as assistant principal. I’m eager to work in a collaborative environment where I can make a meaningful impact on student engagement and development.

Attached is my resume for further reference. I would enjoy discussing this position with you further and am happy to provide any additional information if needed. I’ll be in touch next week to follow up and to make sure you’ve received my application.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

David Pérez”

Sample 4: “Cover letter for an assistant principal”

“Joe Frank, Superintendent

Big School District

1234 53rd Street South

Somewhere, CA 55555

Dear Mr. Frank:

It is with great eagerness that I am applying for the position of Assistant Principal with the Big School District. I have earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, with an Early Childhood Specialization; completed certified, advanced graduate studies in Educational Administration; and gained certifications as a Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK-6) and Supervisor/Director of Art (K-12). With almost 10 years of administrative experience and nine years of hands-on teaching experience, I am confident that I possess the qualifications your district needs to promote its philosophy and goals.

As the attached resume will highlight, I am currently an Assistant Principal at John Smith Primary School, where I supervise a diverse group of staff as well as approximately 800 students. I have coordinated PDAS and training for the school district; organized all TAKS and training on the campus; and initiated extracurricular programs, a Family Resource Center, and the CATCH Cafeteria Program. These opportunities have enabled me to develop strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills, which allow me to cultivate a supportive learning environment and reinforce the school’s standards, policies, and goals.

My greatest strengths include, but are not limited to budget development, performance standards development, teacher mentoring, curriculum design and improvement, school safety, standardized testing, program management and coordination, and workshop and seminar presentations. Furthermore, I am adept at fostering strong working relationships with all members of the local and school communities.

As Assistant Principal, I aspire to establish a school culture and educational program conducive to student learning and socialization. I seek to promote staff professional growth and development, as well as teamwork and cooperation. I coordinate my efforts with those of parents and family members to ensure students remain disciplined and focused, and receive appropriate attention to meet their needs.

I would embrace the opportunity to meet with you in person so we can further discuss, in detail, how my diverse skills and experience will allow me to make a valuable contribution to your school district. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Rupert M. Mapother

Enclosure”

Sample 5: “Cover letter for an assistant principal”

“I am excited to be applying for the Assistant Principal position at Jefferson Elementary School. I am confident that my skills and experience will make me an excellent addition to your team.

I have been a classroom teacher for the past 10 years, and during that time, I have also served as a department chair, a mentor teacher, and a grade-level chair. I have experience in both elementary and secondary education, and I am confident in my ability to lead and support teachers in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all students.

I am also experienced in curriculum development and assessment. I have written and implemented curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels, and I am familiar with both formative and summative assessment techniques. I am confident in my ability to help teachers design instruction that meets the needs of all students and to help administrators make data-informed decisions about student achievement.

I am excited to join Jefferson Elementary School and to work with you and your team to help all students reach their full potential. I believe that my skills and experience will be a valuable addition to your school, and I look forward to discussing this opportunity further with you in the near future.”

Frequently Asked Questions: Samples of cover letters for an assistant principal

What are at least 3 responsibilities of the assistant principal?

• Assists the Principal to manage employees in the elementary school. 
• Supports the Principal in setting the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the staff within the school. 
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

What qualities make a good assistant principal?

A candidate for this career should have: 

• leadership qualities
• Determination
• Confidence
• Strong decision-making abilities.

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Citations

https://www.resume.com/coverletter/assistant-principal

https://www.livecareer.com/cover-letter/examples/education/assistant-principal

https://resumegenius.com/cover-letter-examples/assistant-principal-cover-letter

https://resumes-for-teachers.com/samples/assistant-principal-cover-letter/