Dean of Instruction: Elevate Teaching & Student Success

KIPP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KIPP Columbus seeks a Dean of Instruction to lead teachers, strengthen curriculum and assessment systems, and use data to accelerate student achievement. This role partners with the School Leader to ensure instructional excellence across programs and pathways.

The Dean develops teachers, coordinates standards-aligned instruction, and supports planning to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Minimum of three years of lead teaching experience; high school experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years leading/coaching teachers in roles such as Dean or Instructional Coach.
• Ohio teaching license preferred or ability to obtain licensure by start date.
• Strong track record of student results and adult leadership.
• Deep knowledge of standards-aligned instruction and data-driven decision making.
• Coaching adults, facilitating professional learning, and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional leadership and teacher development.
• Observe, coach, and manage teachers around curriculum, instruction, data, and culture.
• Provide frequent, actionable feedback and differentiated support.
• Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to school priorities.
• Lead content teams, collaborative planning, and data meetings.
• Set development goals with teachers and monitor progress through coaching.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Coaching teachers

Curriculum development

Data-driven decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ohio teaching license preferred

Job description

KIPP Columbus seeks a Dean of Instruction to lead teachers, strengthen curriculum and assessment systems, and use data to accelerate student achievement. This role partners with the School Leader to ensure instructional excellence across programs and pathways.

The Dean develops teachers, coordinates standards-aligned instruction, and supports planning to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Strong leadership and communication are essential.