Lower School Academic Dean

Lower School Academic Dean Join the American School Foundation as the Lower School Academic Dean, responsible for leading the implementation of curriculum across grade levels within the division. The role ensures alignment with the school's mission, vision, and strategic priorities, and delivery within the pedagogical frameworks the school has adopted (UDL, PBL, Inquiry-based learning, etc.). The Dean designs and oversees curricular and developmental policies that promote academic excellence and support students' personal growth. The Dean guides the effective delivery of division-wide programs, including IB (PYP, MYP, DP) or AP, as appropriate, and maintains a leadership style that balances collaboration with decisive action. As a visible academic leader, the Dean sets the division's academic tone, mentors faculty, supports new teacher onboarding, and collaborates closely with the Head of Division and the Director of Teaching and Learning to uphold rigorous, student-centered learning. In addition, the Academic Dean plays a key role in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and, when necessary, terminating staff; makes budgeting recommendations; and ensures cohesive K–12 curriculum development. The Dean strengthens instructional quality by mentoring teachers, supporting professional development, overseeing assessment processes, and fostering vertical and horizontal curricular alignment. In the Head of Division's absence, the Dean serves as acting division leader, maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding practice. Education and Certification Requirements Master's degree in Educational Leadership or an education-related field from a recognized U.S. or equivalent college / university. Qualifications and Experience Required Five years of successful teaching experience in a K‑12 setting. Three or more years of experience as an administrator, coordinator, or academic leader. Experience in American and international curricula. Training and experience in PYP / MYP / IB Diploma / AP, as appropriate for assigned level. Experience in leading teams using instructional approaches such as PBL and UDL. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the implementation and delivery of curriculum and assessments. Provide support and mentorship to teachers based on observations and student performance data. Coordinate the implementation of the academic program(s) of the division. Ensure, under the direction of the Head of Division and the Director of Teaching and Learning, that students are engaged in an education founded on the Principles of Teaching and Learning of The American School Foundation. Lead the development of academic policies that ensure high standards and best practices. Collaborate with administrators of other divisions to ensure a cohesive K‑12 curriculum, responsible for the division's portion of the curriculum documentation and mapping. Guide and mentor teachers to embrace the school's academic vision through research-based best practices. Work closely with teacher teams to develop vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment guided by the Director of Teaching & Learning. Support teachers through professional development opportunities, such as mentoring, observation, peer observation, etc., to continually refine their teaching skills. Collaborate with the Head of Division in implementing the Faculty Growth and Development Plan, overseeing professional development opportunities within the division. Oversee standardized testing and general data collection for the division; provide data analysis to teachers and teams for instructional improvement, including common assessments. Provide all necessary division information for evaluation and accreditation visits. #J-18808-Ljbffr