BelovED Middle School Academy Dean

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

BelovED Community Charter School, located in Jersey City, NJ, has been recognized as one of the top charter schools in the state. For 2026, Niche ranked it as the #3 Best K–12 Charter School in New Jersey. It is also noted for being one of the most diverse public schools in the state. OUR SCHOOL BelovED Community Charter School is a high-performing, college-preparatory charter school located in culturally vibrant Jersey City, just minutes from New York City, Hoboken, and Newark. We serve approximately 120 scholars per grade and are organized into three academies: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. An Academy Dean leads each academy. While other leaders oversee academic operations, our Academy Deans are focused on instructional excellence, developing strong teachers and, through them, driving scholar achievement. If you are an experienced instructional leader ready to help shape a rigorous, student-centered program serving one of the most economically and ethnically diverse communities in the country, we encourage you to apply. We deeply value our faculty and intentionally prioritize resources to support and retain exceptional educators. Throughout our history, we have consistently increased faculty salaries at rates exceeding those of comparable public schools.

Requirements

Standard License from the NJ Department of Education
Demonstrated expertise in the analysis of assessment data, the use of data to drive instruction, and the training of teachers to lead effective Professional Learning Community meetings
Deep commitment to the mission and goals of the school
Minimum seven years of teaching experience at the middle or high school level
Experience as an education program leader at a high performing charter public school (e.g., UnCommon Schools, KIPP, Success Academy), traditional public school, or privately managed school
Proven strengths in the area of teacher professional development and coaching
Expertise in the analysis of assessment data, in how to use data to drive instruction, and in training teachers in how to conduct effective Professional Learning Community meetings
Commitment to the mission and goals of the school

Responsibilities

Lead the Middle School Academy in alignment with BelovED’s mission and core values
Drive instructional vision, academic outcomes, and culture
Lead recruitment and selection of high-quality instructional staff
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to teachers
Lead professional development aligned to instructional priorities
Oversee evaluation processes to ensure continuous improvement
Serve as a member of the K to 12 Leadership Team
Oversee teacher professional development in classroom management, data-driven instructional planning, the creation of effective lesson plans, the delivery of engaging and effective instruction, and in the effective use of technology and learning programs
Periodically meet one-on-one with academy teachers throughout the school year to review and guide the periodic revision of their Personal Professional Development Plans
Provide observation and feedback, as well as real-time coaching and instructional modeling for academy teachers
Ensure teachers and students are receiving the support they need from other instructional and student professionals
Work with the Director in evaluating teachers, Grade Level and/or Academic Subject Head Teacher Training in Assessment Data Analysis and Professional Learning Community Leadership
Coach grade-level “Lead Teachers” or academic subject “Department Chairs” in how to conduct effective Professional Learning Community meetings with their grade level or department peers, meetings that focus upon data analysis
Meet with the parents/guardians of a scholar when requested by an academy teacher or as otherwise appropriate
Attend professional development workshops and training sessions as directed by the Executive Director