Deputy Chief Academic Officer

ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL • Washingtion, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is seeking a visionary, learner-centered, and operationally strong leader to serve as the Deputy Chief Academic Officer (DCAO) for its newest campus, the Sycamore Campus. This role is an exciting opportunity to help lead the next phase of growth for a leading adult public charter school serving adult learners pursuing their high school diploma, GED, workforce certifications, digital literacy skills, English language acquisition, and postsecondary pathways. The DCAO will serve as the primary academic and building administrator for the Sycamore Campus and will play a critical leadership role in shaping campus culture, strengthening instructional excellence, expanding innovative programming, and ensuring strong learner outcomes across adult education and workforce-aligned pathways. The Deputy Chief Academic Officer (DCAO) serves as a senior academic and operational leader responsible for launching, leading, and sustaining academic programming at Academy of Hope’s Sycamore Campus. This role functions as the primary building administrator and senior academic leader for the site, overseeing campus operations, instructional quality, learner experience, staff leadership, and academic performance. The DCAO will work closely with executive leadership and academic teams to ensure the campus operates as a high-performing, learner-centered adult education environment aligned with AoH’s mission, CARES values, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Adult Education, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in education.
• Experience leading academic teams, instructional systems, or educational programs.
• Strong background in instructional leadership, curriculum oversight, and learner-centered practices.
• Experience supervising and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong organizational, operational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Education preferred (Ed.D., Ed.S., or related terminal degree).
• Experience within adult education, adult public charter schools, or alternative education settings.
• Familiarity with Washington, DC educational systems and accountability frameworks.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, accreditation, or campus expansion initiatives.
• Experience integrating workforce development and academic programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead academic administrator for the Sycamore Campus.
• Establish a positive, learner-centered campus culture focused on adult learner persistence and success.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, instructional quality, and academic programming.
• Support innovative adult education models integrating digital literacy, personalized learning, and workforce pathways.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts tied to learner outcomes and organizational goals.
• Supervise and develop: Manager of Curriculum and Instruction, Manager of Digital Literacy, Manager of Personalized Learning, Director of Tutoring, Testing Services, and External Programming.
• Provide coaching, accountability, and leadership development to direct reports.
• Foster collaboration and shared ownership of learner success across teams.
• Support the continued expansion and development of AoH’s third campus.
• Collaborate across academics, workforce, student services, enrollment, and operations teams.
• Monitor academic performance indicators including measurable skill gains, persistence, credential attainment, and learner retention.
• Support strategic planning, accreditation readiness, and accountability initiatives.

Benefits

• At AoH, you will join a mission-driven organization deeply committed to educational equity, adult learner transformation, and innovation in adult education. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing campus, build strong instructional systems, and directly impact the lives of adult learners across Washington, DC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager