Chief Academic Officer
3 weeks ago
Democracy Prep Public Schools is a network of high-performing charter schools dedicated to educating responsible citizen-scholars for success in college and active citizenship.
The organization was founded in Harlem, New York, in 2005 and has since expanded nationally, serving over 5,500 students in grades K-12 across multiple states.
Job DescriptionAs Chief Academic Officer, you will lead the instructional vision and strategy across Democracy Prep's network, ensuring that all students achieve high academic outcomes while fostering a culture aligned with the organization's values of equity, accountability, and excellence.
You will oversee network-wide academic and school leaders, collaborate on strategic planning, and guide data-driven initiatives that support instructional best practices and student success.
This role is ideal for a seasoned educational leader committed to equity who is ready to drive transformational outcomes for students and set a strategic vision for excellence across a network of schools.
Required Skills and QualificationsTo fulfill this role, you must have:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a school leadership/principal role with a track record of improving student outcomes;
- A minimum 7-10 years of experience managing and/or coaching school leaders/principals to drive student academic results;
- Willingness to travel at least monthly to visit schools across New York, San Antonio, and Las Vegas;
- Preference will be given to candidates who live in one of the three regions where there are Democracy Prep Schools (NY, San Antonio and Las Vegas);
- A systems level thinker with experience developing and operationalizing on organization-wide goals;
- Deeply committed to Democracy Prep's mission of educating responsible citizen-scholars for success in college and active citizenship;
- Experienced in data-driven approaches to drive continuous improvement;
- A culturally competent and self-reflective leader who understands and champions the value of diversity and inclusivity;
- Committed to ensuring that all scholars, regardless of their learning needs, receive a high-quality education;
- Passionate about holistic education and committed to Democracy Prep's thriving arts and athletics programs, which provide scholars with diverse opportunities for expression, achievement, and personal growth;
- An effective communicator and relationship builder, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders, including families, community partners, and staff.
We offer a competitive salary range of $240,000 - $275,000 and robust benefits, including:
- Maternity and Paternity Leave: a twelve-week fully paid maternity or paternity leave is available to employees who have been with DP for at least two years;
- Retirement planning: you have the option of enrolling in a pre-tax 403b or post-tax Roth with matching options;
- Medical, dental, and vision plans; Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
Democracy Prep Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required.
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