High School Principal (2025-2026)

About the role

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond.

Competencies

We seek to build a high-performing High School and will need a leader that 100% commits themselves to the mission, and demonstrates our core values, while leading in an urgent and exciting way in order to improve student achievement. Our goal is for the High School Principal to be an inspiring leader that demonstrates excellence in all aspects of the work from being a role-model for students to taking on the big and small challenges that will make the largest impact on the school community.

Essential Qualifications

• Evidence of dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students
• Illustrated positive record of driving outstanding student results
• Flexible and can adapt to a rapid change
• Strong data analysis skills
• Interest in and passion for supporting teacher growth
• Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations
• Exhibits personal responsibility, and a commitment to continual professional growth
• Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers, students, families, and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Minimum of 3 Years Experience Required as a Principal
• 5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in low-income schools and/or communities.
• A Bachelor's degree
• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred
• Experience at a high-performing charter school is highly preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficiency using school-based software applications, Google Suite and computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to travel (for programming, residency and development opportunities)

Compensation

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• PTO
• Sick Days
• School-Based Holidays
• Federal Holiday
• Wellness Wednesdays