What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Academics position at The Bear Creek School?

Job Title : Dean of Academics

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Position Type : Exempt, Full-time, Non-faculty

Reports to : Vice President for Academic Affairs

Closing Date : When Filled

Start Date : August 1, 2025

Location : Redmond, WA

Pay Range : $85,000 - $110,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Benefits for Benefit Eligible Employees :

Employer Subsidized Medical
Dental and Vision Insurance Available at Employee’s Cost
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave (Vacation, PTO, Maternity, Paternity)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement
Professional Development
Tuition Discount
Discounted School Lunches
Costco Membership Reimbursement

Application : ONLY Accepted at https : / / www.tbcs.org / employment

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

Your Role :

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our academic leadership team! The Dean of Academics supports the academic programs by ensuring adherence to best practices to create a predictable and supportive student culture. The Dean of Academics oversees these primary areas : the student information system use and practices, new teacher success strategies, department chair oversight to provide curricular vertical and horizontal alignment, and pedagogy training and coaching.

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school : to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

We are seeking an individual who will :

Student Information System (Veracross) Practices

Assess and promote adherence to Veracross departmental guidelines

Coach teachers in best practices for grading, grade turnaround, and assessment

Develop and advance best practices on academic system use (Teams, Class Notebooks, Rubicon, Veracross)

New Teacher Training and Success Strategies

Direct New Teacher 101 and 201 curriculum in alignment with the faculty professional excellence model

Oversee implementation of success strategies and coach teachers through surveys / feedback, grade reports, observations

Train new teachers on systems and processes

Plan and lead Ed Tech Foundations curriculum

Lead the mentoring program by selecting mentors, overseeing mentor training, and checking on mentoring relationships and progress

Department Chairs

Oversee the department chairs in collaboration with the division heads

Promote the effectiveness of department meetings through goals for vertical and horizontal curricular alignment

Train and coach department chairs in goal setting, running effective meetings, and implementation steps

Pedagogy

Train and coach teachers in best practices for lesson planning and pedagogy in collaboration with the division heads

Perform other related duties as assigned

The successful individual in this position will :

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Take initiative.

Execute things independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly.

Required Experience and Education :

Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience required

Master’s in education preferred

Teacher certification preferred

Currently held CPR / AED / First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position

It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to :

Support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization

Be truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others

Be flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements

Maintain confidentiality and security of information

Hold self and others accountable to accomplish strategic objectives

Be effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks

Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

You must meet the following physical requirements :

Ability to lecture and move freely about the classroom

Able to make visual and auditory evaluation of student work and performance

The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome of a criminal background check.

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Salary : $85,000 - $110,000

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