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High School Principal

Foundation Academy Collegiate

Schedule
Monday–Friday | 7:30am–4:15pm

Salary
$105,000–$130,000 

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That’s where you come in. Are you a passionate leader and expert educator who can drive instructional excellence while cultivating a culture of joy, achievement, and belonging? Do you have a track record of transforming schools and building high-performing teams? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

What is in it for you?

  • Merit-based pay increases annually
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
  • Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
  • Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
  • Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
  • Regular strategic professional development and executive coaching
  • Career advancement and leadership growth opportunities
  • Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
  • Windows-based laptop
  • Regular team-building activities and leadership retreats
  • 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
  • 30 paid holiday observances
  • A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

As High School Principal, you will be a driving force behind academic excellence and a thriving school culture. You’ll lead with vision, coach with purpose, and execute with precision.

Instructional Leadership & Teaching Support

  • Serve as an instructional expert, modeling best practices and maintaining a classroom connection
  • Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide real-time coaching
  • Ensure effective implementation of curriculum, assessments, and data-driven instruction
  • Analyze data to drive instructional decisions and targeted PD
  • Lead weekly PD aligned to school goals and scholar outcomes
  • Promote interdisciplinary literacy and critical thinking across all content areas

School Culture & Scholar Success

  • Set and uphold high expectations for scholar behavior and achievement
  • Foster a positive, inclusive school culture rooted in joy and rigor
  • Ensure a safe and structured learning environment
  • Build strong relationships with scholars and families
  • Lead restorative practices to reduce discipline issues and maximize learning

Teacher & Staff Development

  • Recruit and retain a diverse, mission-aligned team
  • Provide individualized coaching and career growth pathways
  • Conduct evaluations and lead data-driven instructional improvement cycles
  • Build a collaborative, high-performance staff culture

Family & Community Engagement

  • Communicate regularly with families regarding scholar progress
  • Host family engagement events and workshops
  • Partner with local organizations to provide enrichment opportunities

Operational & Strategic Leadership

  • Set a clear vision aligned to the Academy’s goals
  • Oversee daily operations, compliance, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Lead recruitment and retention strategies for scholars
  • Ensure implementation of 504 plans, IEPs, and related services

Key Performance Indicators

  • 30% increase in ELA, Math, and Science NJSLA scores
  • 95% average scholar attendance
  • 90% teacher retention annually
  • At least 80% of behaviors managed at Tier 1 level
  • Suspension rate below 5%, supported by restorative practices

What do we require from you?

Required:

  • Principal CE or eligibility within 60 days of employment
  • 5+ years of exceptional teaching with measurable scholar success in urban settings
  • 2+ years leading adults with demonstrated coaching and development success
  • Deep expertise in curriculum, assessments, and data-driven instruction
  • Strong relational and organizational skills
  • Commitment to equity and academic excellence for all students

Preferred:

  • Experience in high-accountability, fast-paced schools

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to walk, stand, and navigate school campus daily
  • Occasionally lift materials (up to 25 lbs)

Want to join our FAmily?
We are Foundation Academies, Trenton, NJ’s largest and highest-performing K-12 free public charter school network, serving over 1,000 scholars across three schools and two campuses. Our mission is to prepare all scholars for the nation’s finest colleges and instill the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We believe every child deserves access to an excellent education—regardless of background. We are a team of experienced, mission-driven educators who believe in the power of high expectations, relentless growth, and love for our scholars and community. Our central location provides easy access to Princeton, Philadelphia, and New York City, making us an ideal place to live, work, and lead.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.

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