Early College Coordinator at Canton Preparatory High School

Ranked #3 Charter High School in Detroit.

Strong leadership team driving success.

Mission driven to prepare each student for college success.

World class professional development and mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Be knowledgeable about multiple facets of the early college program: program requirements the opportunities available to students and state reporting requirements.

Serve as a program ambassador sharing the program and its benefits with students families and stakeholders

Assist students with program and college applications.

Ensure and coordinate that the early college program runs smoothly.

Support students in completing a five-year educational development plan adapting when needed as students progress through the program.

Meet and communicate with parents about Early College student progress.

Maintain a positive partnership with the early college post-secondary partner institution(s)

Serve as a liaison between the high school the students and the college partner to:

Schedule students in college courses and to arrange high school hosted college courses.

Purchase required course texts and supplies.

Schedule campus visits and experiences for current and prospective early college students.

Troubleshoot issues and possible program or student status changes.

Process college grades and transcript updates

Assist in state-required count and compliance paperwork and system updates.

Assist the College and Career Readiness Counselor and the Early College Success Teacher as they run an annual bootcamp/orientation program.

Work alongside the Early College Success coach and the College and Career Readiness Counselor to address program needs.

Assist students with practical needs: food service transportation needs and 504/IEP accommodations at the college level.

Address college course attendance issues with students and families

Associates or some college required; B.A. (or higher) preferred from an accredited college or university

Supervisory experience preferred NA

Knowledge of general computer systems and applications; ability to travel to regional professional development trainings; effective communication skills in writing and in-person ability to work independently and manage time and tasks ability to collaborate with district and building colleagues families and college partners.