Achievement First
2025-2026 Academic Dean (Science) Ujima HS
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2025-2026 Academic Dean (Science) Ujima HS
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Achievement First Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. School Year : 2025-2026
Location: Ujima HS 600 Central Ave, Brooklyn NY11207
Leading at Achievement First
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.
At Achievement First, you will grow as a passionate and constant leader who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular one-on-one coaching with your principal, and nurtures a voracious appetite for professional development and consistent improvement. You will cultivate schoolwide classroom cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships. Every day, you will contribute to the education of children who will go on to become the next generation of leaders in our communities.
As an Academic Dean at Achievement First, your typical week would include the following, and more:
Coaching And Developing Staff To Achieve Excellent Student Outcomes
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.
Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:
Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive student interventions. Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents. Participate in regular leadership team meetings. Work closely with dean of students to support efforts in character development and positive school culture. Assist teacher leaders (e.g., coaches, grade team 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, including meeting extremely high standards for student achievement A Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others. Superior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to “zoom out” to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization. People Leadership: Strong self awareness and awareness of others, and exceptional “warm/demanding” balance when leading adults. Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek out feedback and ability to implement constructive feedback quickly and effectively. Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Necessary Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred. Certified as a school leader per your state’s guidelines and requirements; If not currently certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification in specific subject and grade level is required 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. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Dean salaries in NY range from $94,000 - $123,595.
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/ Seniority level
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2025-2026 Academic Dean (Science) Ujima HS
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Achievement First 2025-2026 Academic Dean (Science) Ujima HS
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
2025-2026 Academic Dean (Science) Ujima HS
role at
Achievement First Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. School Year : 2025-2026
Location: Ujima HS 600 Central Ave, Brooklyn NY11207
Leading at Achievement First
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.
At Achievement First, you will grow as a passionate and constant leader who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular one-on-one coaching with your principal, and nurtures a voracious appetite for professional development and consistent improvement. You will cultivate schoolwide classroom cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships. Every day, you will contribute to the education of children who will go on to become the next generation of leaders in our communities.
As an Academic Dean at Achievement First, your typical week would include the following, and more:
Coaching And Developing Staff To Achieve Excellent Student Outcomes
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.
Serve as an active member of the school leadership team:
Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive student interventions. Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents. Participate in regular leadership team meetings. Work closely with dean of students to support efforts in character development and positive school culture. Assist teacher leaders (e.g., coaches, grade team 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, including meeting extremely high standards for student achievement A Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others. Superior personal organizational skills, ability to coach others to improve their organizational skills and efficiency, and ability to “zoom out” to create and manage systems and projects that require long range planning and organization. People Leadership: Strong self awareness and awareness of others, and exceptional “warm/demanding” balance when leading adults. Growth mindset for self and others; willingness to seek out feedback and ability to implement constructive feedback quickly and effectively. Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Necessary Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred. Certified as a school leader per your state’s guidelines and requirements; If not currently certified, ability to obtain necessary state certification in specific subject and grade level is required 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. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Dean salaries in NY range from $94,000 - $123,595.
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/ Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Achievement First by 2x Get notified about new Science Teacher jobs in
New York, United States . New York, NY $87,000.00-$92,298.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $87,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month ago High School STEM Dean of Curriculum & Instruction
New York, NY $87,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month ago 2025-2026 Academic Dean (Science) Ujima HS
Brooklyn, NY $94,000.00-$123,595.00 2 days ago Dean, Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development
New York, NY $84,500.00-$127,500.00 1 month ago [Immediate Hire] Elementary School Dean of Student Supports
New York, NY $100,000.00-$116,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $75,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Dean of Health, Science and General Education
Business Process Administrator for the Dean of Faculty
Clinton, NY $60,406.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Program and Strategy Co-Director for the Solinsky Challenge
Potsdam, NY $140,000.00-$200,000.00 5 months ago Senior Director Planning, Budget and Finance
New York, NY $150,000.00-$175,000.00 10 hours ago Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law
Stone Ridge, NY $87,000.00-$92,000.00 6 days ago Queens County, NY $70,000.00-$75,000.00 8 months ago Adjunct Instructor of Business in Vietnam
Casual Staff - Academic Advisor for MSW Live Virtual/F2F Program
Orchard Park, NY $40,000.00-$45,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $55,000.00-$65,000.00 7 months ago Academic Faculty Workload Specialist (HEOa)- Office of the Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
New York, NY $82,928.00-$99,532.00 11 hours ago Professor, SPED Clinical Experience Design
New York, NY $87,057.00-$105,339.00 1 month ago Director Student Success & Career Services
Casual Staff - Academic Advisor for MSW Live Virtual/F2F Program
West Main Street–West James Street Historic District, NY $35.00-$38.00 23 hours ago Adjunct Faculty-Lab Instruction Gross Anatomy
Lecturer Academic Writing (Application Period Closed)
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