CRLS Freshman Academy Principal

Position: CRLS Freshman Academy Principal (July 2026)
Description of Service Opportunity:

The Freshman Academy Principal will perform the following duties to help support the 4-week summer learning school program:

* maintain communication with the upper schools about the students

* maintain communication with the Office of Student Services Department at CRLS to assist student transition

* maintain communication with the Mayor Youth Summer Employment Program (MYSEP) to meet MYSEP worksite requirements

* apply comprehensive statistical data analysis to inform curricular and placement instructions for the fall

* assist teachers with curriculum development and alignment

* establish/maintain communication with parents to help the success in the program and the transition to high school

* maintain the standards of the program

* coordinate the finances for the program

* maintain a connection with the students after they leave the program and enter the high school and actively promote student success through mentoring and guidance

* debrief the program with the Deans and Guidance Department to provide insight about the Incoming freshmen

* coordinate field trips to local colleges and other educational facilities

* connect with CRLS coaches and athletic staff to help students connect with the sports teams at CRLS

* research best practices for summer intervention programs, student connected-ness literature, science learner identity literature and apply research findings to the program.

* continue to provide support to the students involved in the program through the  school year.

* responsible for developing and overseeing a program that will support incoming Freshmen students to strengthen their learning.

* responsible for the direct supervision of staff, including weekly group/staff check in and one- to-one support as needed.

* work with classroom teachers and appropriate support staff (l.e. content area teachers, counselors) and Upper School/CRLS family liaisons to encourage students to participate in the hybrid programming.

* lead ongoing communication with families, with the support of the school administrator.

* Social skills instruction will be based on SEL curriculum ideas aligned with the Falcon Block model embedded within each Learning Community,

* support staff in addressing day to day needs Including support staff in addressing student behavioral issues and engagement.

* maintain all records, including daily student attendance and follow up as needed; keep accurate time sheets; and produce payment vouchers.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Masters Degree and experience working with high school students in academic support/youth development settings. CRLS staff member preferred.

Service agreement to be paid at summer school principal rate of $60/hour. Not to exceed $12,000 (200 hours total)

Length of

Contract:

July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Contract Amount

Not exceed $12000.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours