Director of Early College
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Why Collegiate Academy
Friendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to college-level courses and experiences Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area.
Collegiates roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College Information Technology and Engineering Fine Arts and Health Sciences.
Our Early College Academy the first such program at a public charter high school in the city offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years college credit before graduation. Today Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nations most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year.
But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity confidence persistence and teamwork. From an award-winning robotics team and drama club to the citys No.1 charter high school football team Collegiate develops well-rounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle.
Overview
Friendship Public Charter School operates a dynamic network of college-preparatory charter schools headquartered in Washington DC. We proudly serve more than 4800 preschool through 12th-grade students and support a growing network of alumni as they complete college. Our mission is to provide students with a world-class education that fosters ethical literate well-rounded and self-sufficient individuals. We aim to inspire students to reach high academic standards enjoy the learning process succeed in their endeavors and contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years thanks to the dedication and expertise of our outstanding faculty our students have excelledachieving high graduation rates college acceptance and success both academically and socially.
The Director of Early College will lead the strategic planning implementation and daily operations of the Early College program. The Director will ensure high-quality delivery of college-level coursework to high school students foster strong partnerships with higher education institutions and promote student success through comprehensive academic and social supports.
We are seeking professionals who are responsible confident respectful caring committed persistent and patient to join our community for the 2025-2026 school year starting in August 2025. At Friendship we believe that every child has the potential to reach and succeed in collegeand we invite those who share this belief to apply.
For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages:YouTubeLinkedinFacebookInstagram&Twitter!
Please also see the available salary scales:FPCS Compensation
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Development:
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Early College program aligned with FCAs mission and academic goals.
- Oversee program operations including course selection scheduling enrollment and assessment.
- Coordinate with college partners to align curriculum standards and dual enrollment opportunities.
- Evaluate and enhance curriculum offerings including AP and Honors courses to ensure college readiness.
Student Success & Support:
- Promote early exposure to college-level coursework beginning in the ninth grade.
- Develop systems for academic counseling advising and support services tailored to Early College students.
- Work closely with alumni affairs staff to ensure ongoing support for graduates attending college.
- Monitor and analyze student progress toward earning college credits and/or an associates degree.
Partnership & Collaboration:
- Build and maintain partnerships with higher education institutions and local organizations.
- Collaborate with Career Academy leaders to integrate specialized training with Early College pathways.
- Engage families and the broader community to promote understanding and support of the Early College program.
Leadership & Management:
- Supervise Early College program staff including counselors academic advisors and faculty liaisons.
- Provide professional development and training to ensure high-quality teaching and advising practices.
- Manage the Early College program budget and resources efficiently.
Extracurricular and Enrichment:
- Support the development of extracurricular activities that complement academic experiences such as robotics performing arts athletics and the marching band.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Education Educational Leadership Higher Education Administration or a related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in secondary or higher education administration with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success in building partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Deep understanding of dual enrollment early college models and college-readiness best practices.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to educational equity and student achievement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with first-generation college students.
- Knowledge of AP Honors and Career Academy curriculum development.
- Familiarity with charter school environments.
FPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information veteran status status as a special disabled veteran or any other protected criteria as established by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring training promotion compensation benefits transfer layoff termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria including an individuals capabilities qualifications training experience and suitability.
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Employment Type
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