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Summer Academy Assistant Principal (6–8)

Trenton, NJ

Summary

Foundation Academies seeks a highly effective and detail-oriented Summer Academy Assistant Principal (6–8) to support the Summer Academy Principal in delivering a rigorous, well-executed summer program.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for ensuring strong daily execution of instruction, consistent classroom expectations, and real-time use of data to improve student outcomes. This role serves as the primary driver of instructional quality and teacher support, while also ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a leadership role for someone who can coach adults, monitor systems, and ensure that what is planned is executed at a high level every day. This role includes pre-program planning and post-program follow-through. Success will be measured by instructional quality across classrooms, teacher effectiveness and growth, student academic progress, and strength of daily program execution.

Reports To

Summer Academy Principal

Program Details

  • Dates: July 13 – August 6
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8am-3:30pm
  • Location: Trenton, NJ

Must be available in person for all Summer Academy dates

Compensation

  • Total Stipend: $4,000
  • Payment Structure:
    • 50% paid prior to the start of Summer Academy in recognition of:
      • Supporting staffing and readiness
      • Assisting with student enrollment follow-up
      • Preparing instructional and operational systems
    • 50% paid upon successful completion of the program, contingent upon:
      • Full execution of responsibilities
      • Submission of required materials and data
      • Meeting expectations for instructional quality and program execution

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Development

  • Conduct daily walkthroughs to monitor instructional quality across classrooms
  • Ensure alignment between standards, objectives, instruction, and assessment
  • Review lesson plans and provide clear, actionable feedback to teachers
  • Support teachers in strengthening:
    • Academic rigor
    • Student discourse
    • Checks for understanding
  • Lead or support instructional planning meetings focused on improving classroom outcomes

Data & Progress Monitoring

  • Ensure consistent use of daily data trackers and exit tickets
  • Analyze student performance trends and identify instructional gaps and misconceptions
  • Support teachers in adjusting instruction based on real-time data
  • Monitor progress toward program goals and flag areas requiring immediate attention

Operations & Daily Execution

  • Support the Principal in managing daily program operations, including:
    • Attendance and student engagement
    • Behavior systems and expectations
    • Transitions and overall structure
  • Ensure classrooms are orderly, focused, and maximizing instructional time
  • Provide coverage as needed to maintain continuity of instruction

Staff Support & Communication

  • Serve as a primary point of support for teachers throughout the program
  • Communicate regularly with the Summer Academy Principal regarding:
    • Instructional quality
    • Staff performance
    • Student progress
  • Reinforce expectations and ensure consistency across classrooms

Pre-Program Responsibilities

  • Support staffing efforts and ensure readiness of instructional team
  • Assist with student enrollment follow-up to ensure strong attendance
  • Help establish systems for:
    • Lesson planning
    • Data tracking
    • Daily schedules and routines

Qualifications

  • NJ Certification required
  • Experience in instructional leadership (i.e., Instructional Dean, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, grade-level lead) strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Coach and develop teachers
    • Analyze data and drive instructional improvement
    • Maintain strong systems and follow-through
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to equity and experience working with diverse student populations

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