Early College Assistant Principal

Dayspring-Academy; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayspring Academy in Port Richey, Florida seeks an Early College Assistant Principal to lead the design and implementation of a high school program that enables students to earn an AA degree by graduation. You will align coursework with college partners and oversee admissions, scheduling, and student services to ensure a seamless academic experience.

This full‑time administrative role reports to the Dean of Secondary Learning and requires a Master’s in Education or related field and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in school leadership, college advising, or dual enrollment coordination.
• Strong knowledge of postsecondary education systems, particularly dual enrollment and early college models.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across institutions and with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and improvement of a structured early college pathway to AA by high school graduation.
• Align high school and college coursework, credit requirements, and scheduling with the postsecondary institution.
• Create academic maps, course sequences, and support structures for AA completion.
• Oversee admissions, documentation sharing, and transportation coordination with partner colleges.
• Ensure compliant, data-driven reporting for dual enrollment and degree progress.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Data-driven decision making

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Description

As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve.

We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.

Dayspring Academy is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment.

The Early College Assistant Principal is a visionary and highly organized educational leader responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational success of the Early College Program at Dayspring Academy. This role ensures that learners enrolled in the Early College program graduate with both their high school diploma and Associate of Arts (AA) degree, aligning closely with college partners, faculty, families, and support services to create a seamless and supportive academic experience.

Position: Full Time, Administrative

Benefit Eligible

RESPONSIBILITES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a structured early college pathway that enables learners to complete their AA by high school graduation.
• Ensure alignment of high school and college coursework, credit requirements, and scheduling in partnership with the postsecondary institution.
• Create academic maps, course sequences, and support structures to keep learners on track toward earning their AA.

Admissions / Enrollment Systems and Oversight

• Ensure that all necessary documentation is shared between the high school and our college partner(s).
• Identification and implementation of a trackable information exchange and management system that allows for seamless exchange of documentation.
• Establish and oversee an efficient system that ensures that all learners have the materials (books, supplementary materials, and computers) needed for success.
• Oversee and supervise all aspects of Early College learner transportation in conjunction with the Dayspring Academy transportation department.
• Ensure that a yearly engaging Orientation is scheduled at PHSC for all Dayspring Academy Early College learners—including speakers from different college departments, campus tours, and other related activities.

Academic Program Oversight

• Continual alignment of Early College and High School requirements to design course sequencing, credit alignment, academic planning, and curriculum mapping for early college learners.
• Monitor academic standards, instructional quality, and rigor across high school and college-level courses.

Faculty Support & Collaboration

• Collaborate with high school and postsecondary faculty to ensure seamless instructional transitions and shared academic expectations.
• Provide professional development and instructional coaching specific to dual enrollment, college readiness, and early college strategies.
• Support faculty with access to learner data, intervention strategies, and curricular tools.

Administrative & Compliance Duties

• Maintain accurate data and reporting systems for dual enrollment eligibility, performance metrics, and degree progress tracking.
• Ensure compliance with school district, state, and postsecondary regulations related to dual enrollment and graduation.
• Support articulation agreement development and implementation with partner colleges and universities.

Professional Development & Culture Building

• Provide training for faculty and staff on early college best practices, dual enrollment procedures, and learner support systems.
• Champion a college-going culture through schoolwide initiatives, workshops, and communication efforts.

REPORTS TO

Dean of Secondary Learning

Requirements

Required

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in school leadership, college advising, or dual enrollment coordination.
• Strong knowledge of postsecondary education systems, particularly dual enrollment and early college models.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across institutions and with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience with college-level transcript auditing, academic planning, or registrar systems.
• Background in academic advising or learner success programming.
• Familiarity with Florida’s dual enrollment policies and early college pathways.

Key Competencies

• Strategic planning and systems thinking
• Learner-centered leadership
• Data-driven decision-making
• Cross-institutional communication and relationship management
• Detail-oriented organization and follow-through