Subject Area Coordinator Dean / Associate Dean of Instruction (STEM Focus)

Job Description:

Position Title: Dean / Associate Dean of Instruction (STEM Focus)

Location: Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School | New Haven, CT

Start Date: Immediate Hire (SY26-27)

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000+, commensurate with experience

About Elevate Charter Schools

Elevate Charter Schools (ECS) is a growing charter management organization dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for students in traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. At Elevate, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we are committed to developing the academic potential, character, and social-emotional growth of our students. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous, personalized, and holistic education that equips every child with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in school and beyond.

As we grow, we remain dedicated to cultivating an environment of inclusion, equity, and excellence. Our growing team is motivated by a shared sense of purpose: to offer families in our communities a school choice that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential in an ever-changing, multicultural world.

Currently operating Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) Elementary and Middle Schools in New Haven, CT, we are excited to incrementally expand our reach with future schools and partnerships across the state. Driven by that goal, and guided by our fundamental mission, ECS is motivated by a shared purpose: to offer families in our communities a school choice that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential in an ever-changing, multicultural world.

For more information about ECS, please visit https://elevatecharters.org

About Booker T. Washington Academy

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K-4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5-8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington's credo-"Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways"-BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self-discipline, responsibility for one's actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Scholars develop proficiency in reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, and problem-solving to meet college and career goals, while embracing and demonstrating the morals, character, self-discipline, and work ethic to be leaders in life and community.

Recognized as a Connecticut School of Distinction in 2018 (Category 1) and again in 2024 (Category 2)-the only New Haven public school honored that year-BTWA equips graduates to work hard, harness the power of education, elevate themselves, and give back to their communities in a transformational way.

For more information about Booker T. Washington Academy, please visit www.btwanewhaven.org

About the Opportunity

BTWA Elementary School seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Associate Dean of Instruction (STEM Focus) to join our leadership team and shape our academic vision for mathematics, science, and STEM integration across K-4. In this pivotal instructional leadership role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of a rigorous, inquiry-driven, culturally relevant STEM curriculum that challenges scholars to excel while ensuring equity, inclusion, and joyful learning.

Working closely with classroom teachers, grade-level teams, and the School Principal, you will drive academic excellence in STEM by transforming instructional practices, leading direct coaching and classroom observations, and embedding data-driven decision-making throughout the school. You will lead targeted professional development, evaluate instructional strategies through interim assessments, and support teachers in designing, planning, and refining STEM curriculum and instruction.

This role requires a collaborative partner-working hand in hand with school leadership and the broader instructional team-to ensure that academic rigor in STEM is seamlessly integrated with our broader school culture and character development. This is an opportunity for a visionary, inspiring, growth-oriented leader who thrives on feedback, embraces continuous learning, and is dedicated to fostering a culture of high expectations and collaborative academic success.

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https://www.elevatecharters.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=529778&type=d&pREC_ID=1013647