2026-27 Dean of Instruction
The Role
The Dean of Instruction (K–2) serves as an instructional leader responsible for driving academic excellence and fostering a strong, equitable school culture across Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms, with a primary focus on early literacy achievement.
As the Dean of Instruction, you will support teachers and students by developing effective instructional and behavior management systems, reviewing lesson plans, analyzing student achievement data, and communicating regularly with families about student progress.
In partnership with teachers, school leaders, students, and families, you will help ensure all students receive rigorous, engaging, and supportive instruction while building a positive learning environment rooted in high expectations, strong relationships, and student success.
Qualifications
- Evidence of significant and consistent personal and professional achievement
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience: 3+ years of experience as a classroom teacher with a proven record of high achievement and 1+ years of experience leading and/or coaching teachers, including but not limited to roles such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Academics, Instructional Coach, Teacher Coach, etc.
Expectations
- Focus on the main goal, which is to prepare all students for college and life
- Set high expectations for yourself and others to achieve and exceed goals
- Lead teachers to produce excellent and measurable results
- Help teachers improve their teaching skills quickly through daily observations, coaching, data discussions, and useful evaluations
- Supervise the use of curricula and assessments to meet high academic expectations
- Review teachers' weekly lesson plans and give feedback
- Use data to create strategies that achieve measurable goals
- Keep families informed about their child's progress
- Create a clear behavior management system while building students' character and community
- Create a positive and productive learning environment for each student
- Attend weekly meetings, participate in school events, and engage in continuous learning and development
Pay
A starting salary of $60,000 for this role. Salaries increase incrementally based on years of experience
Schedule
Frequent professional development learning opportunities