Early College Program Director

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

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