Director of Early College & Advanced Academics

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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.Collegiate’s 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 nation’s 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 city’s 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 4,800 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 excelled—achieving high graduation rates, college acceptance, and success both academically and socially.

 

The Academy Director of Early College & Advanced Academics is a vital member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and works closely and routinely with the principal to guide continuous program improvement. This role oversees a unified strategy that integrates Early College, AP/Honors, Pre‑AP, and vertical curriculum alignment. As an instructional leader and Lead Coach, they share responsibility for the academic growth of all students taught by their teachers. Additionally, they spearhead relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations to support college and career readiness, while equipping students and families with essential knowledge about college enrollment, scholarships, financial aid, and other postsecondary pathways.

 

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 college—and we invite those who share this belief to apply.

 

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Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Development

• Strategic Planning & Operations: Develop and execute a strategic vision for Early College and Advanced Academics that aligns with Friendship Public Charter School’s mission and academic priorities. Manage operations including course selection, scheduling, enrollment, assessments, and curriculum enhancement—particularly AP and Honors offerings.

• Curriculum & Partnerships: Coordinate dual enrollment and curriculum alignment with college partners to ensure rigorous preparation for college. Evaluate curricula to reinforce vertical alignment and program coherence across grade levels.

 

Student Success & Support

• Early College Exposure: Promote early access to college-level coursework starting in ninth grade.

• Advising & Alumni Support: Establish and maintain systems for academic counseling, tailored student support services, and continued alumni assistance for postsecondary progress tracking.