School Leader (Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations - 2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

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About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. Its mission is to prepare students to succeed in high school and college and to engage productively in their communities, through high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support.

School Leaders drive the success of their school teams and own specific functional areas, with the goal of ensuring that every student can succeed in school. This prospective opening is for the 2027–2028 school year, with school-based leadership roles including Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations, and Dean of Culture. Starting salary is $68,000–$107,000, commensurate with experience.

Successful candidates share a commitment to Excel Academy’s mission, values, and educational model; work effectively in teams and support colleagues; address racial and economic inequity in education; and welcome change, problem-solving, feedback, and professional growth. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with points of intersection with the student community, including advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families; first-generation college graduate status; or having grown up low-income.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and in Excel Academy’s mission, values, and educational model.
• Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to support others.
• Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and desire to seek feedback for professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families.
• First-generation college graduate.
• Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of the school team.
• Own specific functional areas within the school team.
• Help ensure that every student can succeed in school.
• Work effectively with team members and support them in doing their best work.
• Address racial and economic inequity in education.
• Engage in problem-solving, respond to change, and seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

What This Job Offers

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