SUMMARY:
At National Heritage Academies (NHA), the Dean is dedicated to achieving the purpose of "transforming the lives of students and enriching communities by delivering high-quality educational choice to families". The Dean's goal is to ensure high quality learning for every student in every classroom every day by growing teacher skill, capacity, and effectiveness and creating effective collaboration between teachers. Properly executed, the leadership of the Dean improves student learning growth, increases college readiness, and enhances school health as measured by academic, financial, and cultural metrics. The Dean role is pivotal in realizing these school and organizational goals.

SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Located in Browns Summit, NC, Summit Creek Academy opened our doors in 2021. Serving students K-5 (and growing to serve K-8), we create endless opportunities for our students to become their best. We inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help students apply critical-thinking skills to solve real-world problems. We build kids of character through our moral focus program. As a result, students are prepared to tackle 21st century challenges and excel in high school, college, and beyond.

For more information on Summit Creek Academy click here: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/summit-creek-academy/en

DUTIES AND 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.
  
• Oversee summer school learning program and provide tutor services (not required, available with additional pay based on grant resources and funding).
  
• Occasional travel required.
  
• Additional duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma (BA or equivalent) or higher in Education or related field.
  
• School Administrator Licensure in states where this is required.
  
• External Postings: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in teaching as well as 1-year previous leadership experience as an Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, etc.
  
• Internal Postings: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in teaching as well as previous school leadership experience as an interim dean, content leaders, new teacher mentor, grade level lead, etc.).
  
• A valid administrator license (if required for the state in which you are applying).
  
• Experience working with at-risk students - 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.
  

COMPANY INFORMATION:
National Heritage Academies (NHA), founded in 1995 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is one of the nation's leading for-profit charter school management organizations.

NHA's system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide a public school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. With a commitment to hard work, good citizenship, and personal responsibility, students experience a safe, secure learning environment where achievement thrives. A passion and dedication to the mission of serving children and partnering with communities to provide an excellent educational experience permeates the culture of our organization.

To learn more about our core values, please click here .

National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.