Director of Academics

Director of Academics

A full-time, competitively paid position at a first-rate college preparatory school for boys.  

The Director of Academics supports the curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs as well as the academic data analysis and  reporting and teacher training, development, and evaluation programs at Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia (“Boys’ Latin” or “the  school”) in support of the school’s mission: preparing boys for success in college and beyond. Reporting to the Senior Director of Academics and serving on the Central Academics Team, the Director of Academics provides leadership, training, and technical assistance related to the aforementioned programs to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and progress toward meeting goals.  

The director will demonstrate the following competencies and qualifications: 

• Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.

• Ability to work as a part of a team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders with differing needs while operating from a student-centered mind-set. 
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.  
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students. 
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships and collaboration with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff  members, administrators, and external partners.  
• Be a thought leader, experienced manager, strategic problem-solver, and dedicated team player. 
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, and PA state administrative certification.  
• Expertise in secondary mathematics preferred.

The director will perform the following duties: 

• Develop and oversee the curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs:  
  • Develop curriculum pacing guides to be distributed to staff and/or other concerned parties. 
  • Provide support for the introduction of relevant innovative programs.
  • Recordkeeping of curricular materials and use of materials across campuses.
  • Provide support for periodic measurement and evaluation of the success of the curriculum, in terms of the educational  growth and achievement of students.
• Collaborate in collecting and analyzing all academic data, and monitoring academic data analysis and intervention programs:  
  • Manage the school’s assessment program, including maintaining the assessment calendar, content, and data. 
  • Collaborate with the school principals in reporting school academic performance to senior leadership.
  • Organize and facilitate the assessment program to measure student performance in the PA Common Core and other relevant standards.
  • Collect, analyze, and distribute data regarding the needs and achievement of students and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs  and modifications to existing programs. 
  • Collect and analyze test data and maintain longitudinal study of all test data with an emphasis on student growth and  achievement.
  • Facilitate data and student-work protocol meetings with teachers for individual lessons, units, and/or following benchmark assessments quarterly  
• Teacher training, professional development, and evaluation support:  
  • Support and conduct school professional development in accordance with the Boys’ Latin vision for teaching and learning.
  • Provide instructional coaching services to the schools and school staff. 
  • Lead program development, including curriculum, instructional strategies, and instructional materials.
  • Plan and implement professional development and training for principals, teachers, and support staff.
  • Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate a comprehensive staff development program that addresses identified staff needs. 
  • Provide network level oversight and communication of academic programs and associated staffing.
  • Manage school professional development in accordance with the vision for teaching and learning for principals, teachers, and support staff. 
  • Provide instructional services to the schools and school staff.
  • Conduct classroom observations and provide evaluation feedback according to the Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Teacher Development and Evaluation Framework.

The Boys’ Latin Way

Founded in 2007, Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is a college preparatory school across two campuses educating boys in grades 6-12.   The mission of Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is to prepare boys for success in college and beyond.  Every member of the Boys' Latin community stands as a vital part of the village that nurtures our young men's individual and collective success toward this mission. We believe that "scientia potentia est" - knowledge is power - and that education is the pathway to freedom, justice, and joy. Through rigorous college-preparatory coursework and experiences rooted in a classical liberal arts education, scholars develop the academic and leadership skills needed to excel. At graduation, our Warriors emerge as architects of their futures, grounded in the core values of Scholarship, Integrity, and Brotherhood, upheld by the pillars that support these values.

Our Mission

We prepare boys for success in college and beyond, using as our foundation a classical Latin education, the positive influence of brotherhood, and rich relationships.  We are a community that values and cultivates critical thinking, personal responsibility, emotional intelligence, and character development.

Our mission is revolutionary—college is not just an option but our primary mission and vision for all our students, regardless of their backgrounds.

Adult Principles

At Boys’ Latin, the responsibilities of every employee are guided by a set of core Adult Principles that define our culture:

1. Mission and Achievement for All (MAA): We are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that every student is on a path to and through college.
2. Boys’ Latin United (BLU): Across our two campuses, we maintain a unified vision, set of practices, and professional norms that promote collective success.
3. Equity and Justice (EJ): We are individually and collectively responsible for actively working to identify and address inequities, fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse voices and advocates for all.
4. Prepare to Perform (P2P): Excellence is intentional—we prioritize preparation, planning, and continuous learning to achieve high performance.
5. Reflection and Improvement (R&I): Through data-driven reflection, regular feedback, and a growth mindset, we are committed to continuous improvement..
6. Professionalism On and Off Stage (POS): We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
7. Enthusiasm and Excitement (E²): Our passion for education is evident in our energy, gratitude, and celebration of successes—big and small.
8. Customer Service from the Heart (CSH): We build authentic relationships grounded in empathy, understanding, and genuine care for our students, families, and colleagues.

Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.