Vice Principal 2026-2027 at Foundation Academies in Foundation Academy

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary: $97,000-$115,000

What is the opportunity? This innovative school is committed to developing independent, empathetic, and high-achieving scholars through exceptional teaching, agile learning, and enrichment that builds leadership. That’s where you come in. As Vice Principal, you’ll shape the instructional vision, coach and develop teachers, and drive a culture where every scholar thrives. If you’re a proven instructional leader who brings clarity, creativity, and equity to your work—this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and make a measurable impact. Grow with us!

What’s in it for you?

• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options.
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose

What will you be doing?

• Serve as an instructional expert, modeling high-quality teaching practices and maintaining a consistent presence in classrooms.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and observations to provide timely, actionable feedback that strengthens instructional excellence.
• Partner with the Principal, Deans, and Directors to ensure curriculum fidelity, data-driven instruction, and effective use of assessments.
• Facilitate professional development aligned with teacher growth areas and scholar achievement outcomes.
• Use scholar data (including NJSLA and interim results) to inform coaching, instructional planning, and intervention strategies.
• Co-teach and model effective instructional practices for new and developing teachers
• Uphold and model the Foundation Academies Culture Handbook to maintain a structured, joyful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Lead restorative and proactive discipline systems to support scholar relationships, belonging, and engagement.
• Promote scholar character development, leadership, and participation in school events and enrichment opportunities.
• Supervise and coach teachers and team leads, providing evidence-based evaluations and clear next steps for improvement.
• Build an adult culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence rooted in mission alignment and continuous learning.
• Partner with families and community organizations to strengthen home-school relationships and scholar support networks.
• Support operational execution including schedules, safety, and compliance with MTSS, SPED, 504, ELL, and HIB processes.
• Monitor scholar attendance, behavior, and climate data to drive continuous school improvement.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to review data, execute school-wide priorities, and deliver on organizational goals.
• Lead with empathy, fairness, and integrity—modeling Foundation Academies’ values in every action and decision.

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• Principal CE or eligibility within 30 days of employment.
• At least 5 years of exceptional teaching experience with demonstrated scholar achievement.
• 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred
• Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement
• You are committed to living out our mission
• Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment
• Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values
• Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment

Want to join our FAmily? We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our scholars secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit scholars by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our scholars, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.