Academy Director

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life.

We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.

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Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

Responsibilities

1. Drive Towards and Deliver on Results: 

   • Drive the mission and guiding principles of Friendship Public Charter School, fostering a positive achievement-focused culture among teachers, staff, and students

   • Lead and manage schoolwide assessment administration, coordinating all logistics, staffing, materials, accommodations, technology readiness, and compliance requirements to ensure secure, accurate, and timely implementation of all mandated assessments.

1. Create a Culture of Learning and Growing: 

   • Regularly observe classroom instruction and provide actionable feedback to improve teaching and learning

   • Guide staff toward high performance through goal setting, meaningful feedback, and constructive evaluations

   • Serve as the Principal Designee in the absence of the Principal, ensuring continuity of instructional, cultural, and operational practices across the school

1. Build a Thriving Team  and Community: 

   • Engage parents, families, and community stakeholders in school and extracurricular activities to promote a strong community-centered approach to student development

   • Contribute to building an inclusive, high-performing team by supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development efforts; upholding shared norms and expectations; and collaborating with leadership to leverage individual strengths in service of student success

1. Skillfully Approaches Decisions:

   •  Analyze school-wide and grade-level performance data to identify trends, develop targeted instructional strategies, and adjust practices to improve outcomes

   • Maintain compliance with state and federal academic and operational regulations and requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities, ensuring equal opportunities for all
• Minimum 4-5 years of teaching experience with a proven track record of significant academic gains (urban school setting strongly preferred)
• Proven leadership in supporting instructional excellence of other educators through mentorship, professional development, coaching or instructional planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited university. Master’s degree preferred
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Solid experience in analyzing student data
• A passion for educational excellence, data-driven instruction, and a personal commitment to accountability for results
• Strong oral and written communication skills

FPCS’s 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 individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.