Why Friendship Online?
Friendship Public Charter School Online (Friendship PCS Online) is a unique partnership between the Friendship Public Charter School and Stride K12. Our students are proud members of the Friendship family who engage with their education in a virtual environment. Friendship PCS Online offers the engaging and rigorous Stride K12 curriculum in an effort to provide our students with current, meaningful, and interactive lessons in reading, language arts, mathematics, history, science, music, and art. Friendship PCS Online even offers world language courses in five languages, including Spanish, German, French, Latin, and Chinese.
Our students range from kindergarten to grade 8 and are assisted by highly motivated, passionate teachers both virtually and in person. Our academic leaders and teachers also support parents or other adults in the home as they take on an important role as a student’s Learning Coach. Although many of the lessons and learning activities occur online and in the home, Friendship Public Charter School Online students are often brought together through face-to-face learning sessions at the Nicholson Street Campus. Our students and families are also invited and encouraged to attend a wide variety of fun and educational family outings and field trips each month.
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
1. Program Leadership & Administration
• Serve as the on-site administrative point of contact for all Blended Learning Program operations.• Partner with the Principal to set program goals, monitor outcomes, and ensure fidelity to the blended learning model.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in K–8 blended learning, including station rotation and tech-integrated instructional models.• Develop and maintain program documentation, scheduling, and compliance records.• Coordinate with school leadership on data review, program improvement planning, and reporting.
2. Family Recruitment & Enrollment
• Lead active outreach and recruitment efforts to attract and enroll families into the Blended Learning Program.• Develop and distribute recruitment materials including flyers, presentations, and digital communications.• Conduct information sessions, school tours, and one-on-one family meetings to explain the program model and enrollment process.• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, feeder programs, and local networks to expand program awareness.• Manage the enrollment pipeline, track prospective family inquiries, and follow through to confirmed enrollment.
3. Student Support & Success
• Monitor the academic progress, attendance, and social-emotional wellbeing of enrolled scholars.• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate with teachers and IAs to address those needs.• Ensure smooth daily operations of tech-integrated learning stations and classroom environments.• Support a positive, structured, and student-centered learning culture throughout the program.• Assist in the development and implementation of student intervention and enrichment plans.
4. Instructional Assistant (IA) Leadership
• Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 6 or more Instructional Assistants working within blended learning classrooms.• Establish clear expectations for IA performance in small-group instruction, behavior support, and station management.• Conduct regular observations of IAs in small-group and station settings and provide timely, actionable feedback.• Plan and facilitate professional development and weekly check-ins to strengthen IA instructional skills.• Collaborate with lead teachers to align IA-led small-group instruction with classroom goals and student data.• Manage IA scheduling, coverage planning, and performance documentation.
5. Parent Outreach & Family Development
• Co-coordinate parent outreach efforts with school leadership to build a strong community of engaged families.• Plan and facilitate regular family engagement events, workshops, and informational sessions.• Develop and share resources that help parents understand the blended learning model and support learning at home.• Serve as a consistent, accessible point of contact for families with questions, concerns, or needs related to the program.• Gather family feedback to improve the program’s communication, culture, and services.
6. Community & School Collaboration
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, counselors, and school leadership to ensure a cohesive experience for blended learning scholars.• Represent the Blended Learning Program in school-wide meetings, planning sessions, and family events.• Build relationships with external community partners to support student enrichment and family resources.
Required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a K–8 school setting, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities• Experience working directly with students and families in an urban school environment• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, or supervise paraprofessional or support staff
Preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or School Administration• Experience working within a blended or technology-integrated learning model• Experience in family recruitment, community outreach, or enrollment management• Knowledge of student social-emotional development and trauma-informed practices
Key Competencies
• Instructional leadership and IA coaching• Family recruitment, outreach, and relationship management• Blended and technology-integrated learning models• Data-informed decision making and student support• Event planning and parent engagement facilitation• Strong collaboration across school teams• Commitment to equity, student achievement, and community
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.
