Elementary School Academic Dean

Mission: The Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School is a community school whose mission is to prepare elementary school students for success in middle school, high school, college, and life by providing them with a rigorous instructional experience; addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs; fostering a sense of pride and hope; and serving as a safe and engaging community hub.Position: Every day, our caring teachers and leaders work to ensure students gain the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in school and life. Children’s Aid College Prep offers a rigorous curriculum, fully aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards, for students in small class-sizes and with structured social-emotional supports. Staff members collaborate to ensure that all children meet and/or exceed grade-level standards and other developmentally appropriate goals, while satisfying their intellectual curiosity. We embed the supports children need to address barriers to learning so that they are able to take full advantage of the excellent instruction our teachers provide.Children’s Aid College Prep seeks a dynamic, talented Academic Dean to ensure all scholars are equipped with the necessary tools to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. He/she will play a key role in the development and implementation of the school’s curriculum. He/she will get the exciting opportunity to work side-by-side with a committed group of educators to develop innovative ways to deliver world-class training and development to a dedicated team of teachers.ResponsibilitiesEngage in strategic planning to foster the development and growth of curricular programsSupport and contribute to the continued development and implementation of a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum including a vertical scope and sequence through continuous review of assessments, unit plans, and lesson plansCoordinate and compile data required for accreditation and program review; monitor compliance with state accreditation and standards of program reviewCounsel and advise students on academic matters as appropriateModel instruction by leading, co-teaching, and pushing-in to classrooms as needed for support in academic and school cultureClearly articulate benchmark student performance goals for each grade level and work with teachers to set clear, measurable student performance goals in their individual classes to ensure all students achieve our standardsObserve lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachersDevise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling studentsTake ultimate responsibility for ensuring all students’ learning and emotional needs are metCollaborate with Leadership Team to ensure discipline system supports student learningCollaborate with Leadership Team to ensure conditions for adult and student learning are consistently optimalAnalyze school-wide trends around attendance, homework, and behavior and design responses to gaps which ensure desired resultsInvest students and families in the CACPCS mission and core values, ensuring all students care deeply about their school community, their academic performance, their college graduation, and becoming the next generation of leaders in our communityWork closely with individual students who are struggling to meet behavioral and academic expectations and communicating with their families regularly and with a strong sense of possibilityQualificationsDemonstrated record of success in working with teachers in order to promote student achievementDemonstrated record of success with low-income students of color on both quantitative, objective measures as well as qualitative measuresPassionate belief in CACPCS’ mission and an unwavering belief that all students, regardless of demographics, can achieve at the highest academic levelsAppropriate terminal degree for the position; in addition, progressively responsible managerial experiencePrevious experience or other evidence of administrative ability to direct research operations is required, as is an ability to provide a clear vision and to plan strategically to achieve the school’s research goals and objectivesThe successful applicant should have a track record of making timely decisions and responding promptly to deadlinesExemplary level of cultural competence and ability to be both empathetic and firm with studentsStrong work ethic that accommodates high levels of responsibility, as well as prioritization and organizational skills and ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as neededMust have a tremendous knack for calming elementary students down and ensuring they understand and know how to follow the rulesMust have incredibly high expectations and be willing to put in 100% effort at all timesCompensationCompetitive salary and benefits packageChildren’s Aid College Prep Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.Work Location: In person