Achievement First

2026-2027 (NY) Academic Dean-History/Science

New York · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 62 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

School Year: 2026-2027 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.
You will work with teachers to be your students' champion who believes all students are capable of greatness.
You will cultivate schoolwide classroom cultures built on strong structures, communication and lasting relationships.

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.
Analyze school wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions.
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.
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.
A Proven ability to proactively and effectively coach and manage adults and drive excellent student achievement through others.
Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with principal and

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.
You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/
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.
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 $94,725-$123,595.

Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents.

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.
Every day, you will contribute to the education of children who will go on to become the next generation of leaders in our communities.
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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.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.

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