2025-2026 Dean of School Culture

Dean of School Culture (2025‑2026)

Company : Duluth Area Family YMCA

Overview

As a Dean of School Culture at Achievement First, you will be at the center of this work—coaching our teachers and driving decisions that will benefit our scholars. You will serve as a driver of high‑quality coaching instruction that enables teachers to develop and deliver strong content, helping scholars develop a lifelong love of learning. Your role will champion student excellence, foster a vibrant school community, and create a powerful learning experience that nurtures thoughtful work.

School Year : 2025‑2026

Typical Responsibilities

• Analyze school‑wide data to design responsive and effective student interventions.
• Develop highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with the principal and Team Teaching & Learning.
• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with grade / subject teams to plan units, lessons, and assessments; regularly share feedback.
• Assist teachers to devise and monitor high‑impact support plans for students.
• Model outstanding instruction for teachers.
• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions aligned with school goals.
• Direct the interim assessment process to ensure teachers use current data to drive instruction; facilitate regular, meaningful debriefs.
• Lead staff trainings at the start and end of the school year and on professional development days.
• Track academic data (e.g., homework completion rates) and communicate progress to students, teachers, and parents.
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings.
• Work closely with the dean of students to support character development and positive school culture.
• Assist teacher leaders (e.g., coaches, grade team leaders) in developing leadership skills.

Skills and Characteristics

Necessary Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

As a regular full‑time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

Achievement First is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. Learn more about our diversity mission at Achievement First Diversity .

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