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East End Prep is looking for visionary leaders with exceptionally high expectations for students combined with a “whatever it takes” attitude toward students’ meeting those expectations to serve on the middle school leadership team . Located in the heart of East Nashville, East End Prep is empowering K-8 students with the habits, skills, and knowledge necessary to excel at high levels in high school, and complete the college degree of their choice. At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right tools and support to perform on a high level and “work their magic” in the classroom is the key to long term, sustainable student and school success.

Joining the team at East End Prep in 2025, fourteen years after opening in kindergarten provides an ideal opportunity to build on East End Prep’s strong foundation of student achievement and overall success to continue East End Prep’s relentless commitment to excellence. In this role, you have the great opportunity to build on our prior success and lead an exceptional group of educators, scholars, and families

SUMMARY : The Dean of Academics of 5th-8th grade Math & Science will lead the vision for excellent mathematics and science instruction in grades 5-8 while working closely with the team of Deans of Academics from other grade levels and content areas to create and maintain a vertically and horizontally aligned vision for Curriculum and Instruction at East End Prep. The Dean of Academics of 5th-8th grade Math & Science is responsible for coaching and developing all 5th-8th grade Math teachers (8 teachers) and 4 science teachers to deliver aligned, consistent, and rigorous reading and writing instruction that drives high student achievement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to :

Lead and implement the vision and systems for high quality, rigorous mathematics and science instruction across grades 5-8.
Oversee existing mathematics and science curriculum and assessments for grades 5-8 to ensure high rigor level and alignment to the Common Core and TN Ready.
Maintain a strong and inspiring independent problem solving culture and related support systems.
Create and lead professional development sessions on mathematics and science curriculum and pedagogy for leaders and teachers.
Fully oversee the professional development, instructional coaching, and teacher, staff, and leader development related to the 5-8 mathematics program.
Observe mathematics and science instruction across grade levels and support and coach teachers to deliver high quality, aligned, and rigorous mathematics and science instruction.
Maintain systems of data driven instruction to ensure teachers use data to drive mathematics and science instruction.

ROLE PREREQUISITES :

A minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred with demonstrated track record of high student achievement;

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a management or leadership capacity preferred;

Demonstrated ability to coach teachers to improve student achievement by setting clear goals, consistent development, active coaching and support, and providing actionable steps to improving performance;

Experience managing a team of high performing teachers through setting goals, communicating clear expectations, and providing timely feedback and support;

Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and persuasively such that expectations are clear, timelines are delineated, and excellence is defined;

Ability to manage multiple priorities from a variety of sources, organizing and prioritizing effectively to impact areas of greatest need;

Experience organizing and facilitating effective meetings;

Ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop coherent, actionable strategies;

A bachelor’s degree with a preference for a graduate degree in a related field.

Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience. Compensation at East End Prep includes a comprehensive benefits package.

CERTIFICATES and LICENSES

Tennessee Teacher Certification

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