Achievers Early College Prep Charter School · 1 month ago
High School Principal (2025-2026)
Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAchievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school. The High School Principal will provide leadership to enhance student achievement through effective instructional leadership, teacher coaching, cultural leadership, and family engagement.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college
Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and build a plan to achieve that vision
Lead all aspects of Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), Leading Professional Development (PD) and Observation & Feedback (OF)
Implement effective assessment systems and use data to inform decisions; curriculum development and assessment and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards
Oversee faculty and staff, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal and hold primary responsibility for professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and program decisions
Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to move the needle on student achievement
Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive after school tutoring
Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance including requirements for special education accommodations and IEP modifications in partnership with the Special Education Coordinator
In partnership with Leadership Team, responsible for overall campus stability and cohesiveness
Build a demonstrated joyful and rigorous school culture
Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development
Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission are built and maintained
Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs
Support staff to ensure a positive, safe and structured culture of high expectations
Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s performance and correspond about school policies, trips, and events
Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy
Adaptable in a growing environment; Is flexible and solutions-oriented
Evidence of self-motivation, taking initiatives, and willingness to be a team player
Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of 'I'M ALL IN!'
Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking
Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college
Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and build a plan to achieve that vision
Lead all aspects of Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), Leading Professional Development (PD) and Observation & Feedback (OF)
Implement effective assessment systems and use data to inform decisions; curriculum development and assessment and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards
Oversee faculty and staff, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal and hold primary responsibility for professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and program decisions
Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to move the needle on student achievement
Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive after school tutoring
Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance including requirements for special education accommodations and IEP modifications in partnership with the Special Education Coordinator
In partnership with Leadership Team, responsible for overall campus stability and cohesiveness
Build a demonstrated joyful and rigorous school culture
Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
Collaborate with school staff to support students' academic and socio-emotional development
Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school's college mission are built and maintained
Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs
Support staff to ensure a positive, safe and structured culture of high expectations
Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children's performance and correspond about school policies, trips, and events
Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Evidence of dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students
Illustrated positive record of driving outstanding student results
Flexible and can adapt to a rapid change
Strong data analysis skills
Interest in and passion for supporting teacher growth
Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations
Exhibits personal responsibility, and a commitment to continual professional growth
Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers, students, families, and colleagues
Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and follow-through
Minimum of 3 Years Experience Required as a Principal
5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in low-income schools and/or communities
A Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Proficiency using school-based software applications, Google Suite and computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills
Ability to travel (for programming, residency and development opportunities)
Preferred
Experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred
Experience at a high-performing charter school is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
PTO
Sick Days
School-Based Holidays
Federal Holiday
Wellness Wednesdays
Company
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a two-year course of study in STEM fields following the 10th grade, enabling them to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the market place and the world beyond.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Osen O.
Co-Founder of Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
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