Academic Dean

Colorado-Early-Colleges-1; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Early Colleges is seeking an Academic Dean to lead curriculum and instructional programs in alignment with its mission, philosophy, goals, and Colorado standards. The role reports to the Head of School and oversees onboarding, mentoring, assessments, and staff development.

The Academic Dean will collaborate on program alignment with advising, direct materials adoption, and ensure high standards across all instructional staff while participating in the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or Curriculum or closely related subject preferred
• Five years of classroom teaching experience preferred
• Leadership/administrative experience in designing and implementing effective instructional programs and supervising staff encouraged

Responsibilities

• Oversees all instructional staff including onboarding, mentoring, observations, performance evaluations, and offboarding
• Collaborates with Head of School to align instructional program with graduation policies
• Directs selection and adoption of instructional materials and software
• Oversees administration of student assessments (SAT, PSAT, ACT, CMAS, NWEA)
• Analyzes assessment data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Coordinates professional development trainings for instructional staff
• Partners with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring, and retention of instructional staff
• Serves on the Leadership Team
• Attends meetings and other events as requested

Skills

Lives the Mission

Leads with Dignity

Communication

Builds Effective Teams

Encourages Trust and Accountability

Develops Strengths

Inspires Innovation

Education

Master's degree in Education or Curriculum

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: October 22, 2026.Expectations of LeadersCEC believes in exceptional characteristics for all CEC employees. Following are the 7 core competencies CEC expects in all school leadership staff:Lives the Mission and VisionLeads with DignityCommunicationBuilds Effective TeamsEncourages Trust and AccountabilityDevelops StrengthsInspires InnovationPosition PurposeThe Academic Dean works under the supervision of the Head of School and is responsible for developing, implementing, directing, supervising, and coordinating curriculum and instructional programs in accordance with CECs mission, academic philosophy, goals and objectives, and Colorado state standards and applicable laws.Job DutiesUpholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.Employs CECs mission statement in all decisions.Oversees all instructional staff including onboarding, mentoring, observances, performance evaluations, and offboarding.Works with Head of School and instructional staff to develop programs and incorporate best practices and technology that help students of differing abilities and interests achieve high standards.Collaborates with Head of School and Director of Advising ensuring the instructional program aligns with CECs Early College Graduation policy.Directs the selection and adoption of instructional materials, textbooks, media, and software materials.Oversees the administration of student assessments, including SAT, PSAT, ACT, CMAS, and NWEA.Analyzes student assessments and program evaluation results to improve instruction and student achievements.Coordinates professional development trainings for instructional staff to include Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), weekly/monthly meetings and trainings, and participates in safety and security trainings as required.Collaborates on developing and implementing the schools Unified Improvement Plan.Partners with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring, and retention of instructional staff.Serves on the schools Leadership Team.Attends meetings, professional development, and other events as requested by the Head of School.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMasters degree in Education, Curriculum or closely related subject preferred from an accredited college or university required.Five years of classroom teaching experience preferred.Successful leadership/administrative experience in designing and implementing effective instructional programs and supervising, mentoring, and training staff/personnel highly encouraged.Conditions of EmploymentAll offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.