Elementary Dean: Elevate Learning & Teacher Growth

National Heritage Academies; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies (NHA) seeks a Dean to drive academic quality and organizational health across its schools. The Dean will lead on student outcomes, teacher skill development, and collaborative leadership with a focus on instructional mastery and data-driven improvement.

The role emphasizes coach-like support for teachers, accountability for college readiness, recruitment, evaluations, and travel as needed to support multiple campuses. Strong leadership and licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• College diploma (BA or equivalent) or higher in Education or related field.
• School Administrator Licensure in states where this is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in teaching as well as previous school leadership experience as an instructional coach, assistant principal, interim dean, content leader, new teacher mentor etc. is preferred.
• A valid administrator license (if required for the state in which you are applying).
• Experience working with at-risk students 7 strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to see complex projects through from start to finish.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support, and maintain a safe, engaging culture focused on student learning.
• Master and model all aspects of the Classroom Framework of Instructional Practice.
• Build relationships with and among teachers and invest in the professional success of all staff members.
• Coach teachers towards instructional mastery and provide ongoing, differentiated support based on teacher skill, experience, and needs, using the Classroom Framework as the blueprint.
• Manage and hold teachers accountable to college readiness through teacher development (e.g., observations, full lesson observations, goal setting, O3s, coaching).
• Routinely analyze student, class, and wing data to drive instruction, student growth, and professional development to ensure that all student needs are met.
• Promote, model, and reinforce all NHA and school procedures (e.g., School-wide Behavioral System, Behave with Care, Moral Focus).
• Manage parent relationships.
• Participate in recruitment and on-boarding efforts for direct reports.
• Administer annual evaluations.
• Lead wing PLC meetings using data and state standards.
• Occasional travel required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Self-motivated with ability to manage

Interpersonal skills

Experience with at-risk students

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

School Administrator Licensure

3–5 years teaching plus leadership experience

Job description

National Heritage Academies (NHA) seeks a Dean to drive academic quality and organizational health across its schools. The Dean will lead on student outcomes, teacher skill development, and collaborative leadership with a focus on instructional mastery and data-driven improvement.

The role emphasizes coach-like support for teachers, accountability for college readiness, recruitment, evaluations, and travel as needed to support multiple campuses. Strong leadership and licensure are preferred.