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Achievement First

Immediate Opening NY 2025-2026 Academic Dean (Math)

Achievement First, New York, New York, us, 10261

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As an Academic Dean at Achievement First, you will be at the center of this work— coaching our teachers and driving decisions that will benefit our scholars. Here, you will be the driver of high quality coaching instruction that enables teachers to develop and deliver strong content and to help our scholars develop a lifelong love of learning. You will work with teachers to be your students’ champion who believes all students are capable of greatness. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself, your teachers and your students, an educator who helps create a vibrant school community where students have the type of powerful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful work.

Responsibilities

Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions.

Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support office.

Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.

Collaborate with grade/subject teams to plan units, lessons and assessments; regularly share feedback.

Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students.

Model outstanding instruction for teachers.

Facilitating Excellent Professional Development

Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities.

Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers are using current data to drive instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful interim assessment data debriefs with teachers.

Lead staff trainings at start and end of school year and on professional development day.

Leadership and Collaboration

Serve as an active member of the school leadership team: analyze school wide data to design responsive interventions; track academic data and communicate progress to students, teachers and parents; participate in leadership team meetings.

Work closely with dean of students to support character development and positive school culture.

Assist teacher leaders in developing leadership skills.

Skills And Characteristics

An active and demonstrated commitment to Achievement First’s mission and values: Leading for Racial Equity, Embrace Challenge, and Go Further Together.

A track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills with high student achievement.

Proven ability to coach and manage adults to achieve high student outcomes.

Strong organizational skills; ability to manage systems and long-range projects.

People leadership with a warm/demanding balance; growth mindset and receptiveness to feedback.

Mastery of subject matter and enthusiasm for math education.

Necessary Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.

Certified as a school leader per state guidelines; if not certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification within the first two months of employment.

At least 3 years of K-12 full-time lead teaching experience with a record of high student achievement.

At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults to obtain high student achievement.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary based on skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Dean salaries in NY range from $94,725 - $123,595; CT/RI salaries vary by location.

As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/

Job Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education

Industries: Education Administration Programs

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