Dean of Elementary School

About the role

The Elementary School Dean is a 12 month full time in person position that reports directly to the Head of School (HOS) and serves as a key academic and cultural leader within the school. This role is primarily responsible for the formation, mentorship, and evaluation of faculty and students, ensuring fidelity to the classical model of education and the intellectual and moral mission of a Hillsdale-affiliated charter school. The Dean position supports excellence in instruction, the cultivation of virtue, and the professional growth of teachers and students through consistent coaching, observation, and development. Additionally, the Dean will partner with the Head of School and the administrative team to support the intellectual, moral, and behavioral formation of students and staff in alignment with the school’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Fidelity & Curriculum Stewardship
• Safeguard fidelity to the Hillsdale K–12 Program Guide, ensuring coherence and continuity across grade levels and disciplines
• Promote the ordered development of knowledge, emphasizing the liberal arts tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty
• Provide informed recommendations to the HOS regarding curricular refinement or improvement
• Develop and implement systems to assess alignment with the Hillsdale curriculum and instructional expectations
• Faculty Formation & Mentorship
• In partnership with the HOS, establish annual professional development priorities aligned with the school’s academic vision and allocate professional development resources accordingly
• Lead and implement a structured induction program for new faculty, grounded in classical pedagogy and school culture
• Guide faculty in setting and pursuing individualized professional goals rooted in the school’s instructional framework and the principles of classical education
• Cultivate a faculty culture marked by a love of learning, intellectual seriousness, and the joyful pursuit of excellence in teaching
• Encourage the deepening of teachers’ content knowledge and their mastery of classical pedagogical practices
• Administrative Leadership & Support
• Advise the HOS on faculty evaluations and professional growth trajectories
• Collaborate with the Administration team in planning and leading faculty meetings that reinforce the school’s mission and instructional priorities
• Oversee and communicate the academic calendar, including assessments and events that affect instructional time (e.g., assemblies, drills)
• Coordinate and schedule parent-teacher conferences in a manner that supports strong school-family partnerships

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field (from a fully accredited college) is required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Florida teaching certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in classical education is required.
• Leadership experience in a wide range of grade levels.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and oral skills as well as basic technology skills.
• At least 3 years of experience in school Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience, with demonstrated excellence in instruction and leadership.