Assistant Director

About Acceleration Academies

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

The Role

As an Assistant Director , you serve as the operational backbone of the academy, ensuring smooth daily operations while supporting staff and Graduation Candidates (GCs). You will work closely with the Academy Director to drive student achievement, foster a safe and supportive culture, and implement systems that deliver measurable outcomes. The Assistant Director manages compliance, data, enrollment, and staff development-balancing leadership, organization, and direct support for students.

This role also extends into instructional leadership, community engagement, and charter operations, supporting the Academy Director in fulfilling charter and authorizer requirements while helping staff and students thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment & Retention

• Oversee daily enrollment pipeline, orientation scheduling, and student onboarding.
• Ensure all required testing and GC / parent orientations are completed on time.
• Implement the withdrawal prevention cycle, including daily attendance monitoring, parent outreach, and intervention meetings.
• Track monthly withdrawal (PW) rates and collaborate with staff on retention strategies.

Academics & Progress Monitoring

Increasing End-of-Course (EOC) pass rates (C or better).

Instructional Support

Charter Operations & Compliance

Operations, Safety & Facility Management

Staff Development & Leadership

Data Management & Reporting

Community & Family Engagement

Administrative Leadership

What We're Looking For

Education & Credentials

Leadership Experience

Why Join Us?

Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you'll directly impact lives, championing students' growth, resilience, and path to graduation.

We Value Our Team's Well-being

We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive total rewards :

Competitive Compensation : up to $82,000

Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage : Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.

Flexible Paid Time Off : Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.

Wellness Support : Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources

Employee Referral Incentives : Rewarding you for helping us grow our team

Professional Development : Certification reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities

Bonus Opportunities : Celebrating milestones and achievements

Physical & Work Environment

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what's possible for students everywhere.

Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies

Agencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.