Back to examples
Education
Assistant Principal Cover Letter Example
Teacher retention92%
Discipline incidents−37%
Math proficiency gain+9 pts
This assistant principal cover letter example complements the assistant principal resume example.

Highlights
- Quantifies academic growth, culture improvements, and staff retention tied to leadership.
- Demonstrates operational expertise in scheduling, compliance, and family engagement.
- Shows readiness for the principalship through strategic planning and equity initiatives.
Tips to adapt this example
- Choose one metric such as achieving 92% teacher retention to show the scale of your impact.
- Mirror the language from the job post in your first paragraph to signal fit immediately.
- Anchor each paragraph around a single achievement and quantify the outcome when possible.
- Close with a confident call to action that makes it easy to move to the interview stage.
Keywords
Instructional LeadershipTeacher CoachingData-Driven Decision MakingPBISMTSSInstructional CoachPBIS LeadOperational Excellence
More cover letter examples
Explore more curated examples you might find useful.
Camp Counselor Cover Letter Example
EducationShow youth programs you lead safe, inclusive, and high-energy experiences that families rave about.
View example
High School Teacher Cover Letter Example
EducationConnect rigorous instruction, data-driven PLC work, and extracurricular leadership that elevate secondary student outcomes.
View example
Principal Cover Letter Example
EducationShow district leaders you elevate school culture, drive instructional excellence, and steward resources effectively.
View example
Ready to build your cover letter?
Create your professional cover letter in minutes
Join thousands of job seekers who have landed their dream jobs with our cover letter builder.