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
- 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