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Why NHCS? Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan.  We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
 
What is the Academic Dean role?
The Academic Dean is responsible for working with other members of the organization’s instructional team, most notably the School Principal, Academic Deans, and Special Education Coordinator to lead efforts to systematize and improve instruction and outcomes for students. 
 

Is this You?

• Work with the Chief Schools Officer and school principal to implement plans for curriculum, assessment, intervention, and professional development;
• Facilitate the School Instructional Leadership Team and participate in school general leadership teams; 
• Coach teachers in pedagogy and curriculum through adopting NHCS Design Principles, conducting classroom observations, reviewing data and student work, modeling lessons and instructional moves, and engaging in unit and lesson planning meetings;
• Monitor curriculum for alignment with NHCS curricular lenses of identity, inquiry, and accessibility; the science of reading; Common Core State Standards and MA ELA and Literacy Frameworks; and MCAS; and make adjustments as needed;
• Review and refine ELA, and Social Studies scope and sequence,  pacing documents, instructional guides, and term assessment schedules.
• Monitor formative and summative assessment practices and expectations; 
• Facilitate Response to Intervention meetings and oversee the development and execution of teachers’ intervention plans;
• Develop and lead professional development sessions for staff and grade level teams;
• Support teachers with administering benchmark literacy assessments, as needed;
• You are able to start August 2025

• Our ideal candidates will have have at least 5 years of teaching experience with a minimum of 2 years experience teaching in an urban school
• Bachelors degree, Master's preferred
• Valid MA certification
• Strong leader, capable of inspiring and motivating teachers and other school professionals;
• Ability to articulate a clear vision, set appropriate goals, and develop a strong framework for implementation and accountability;
• Deep knowledge of Common Core State Standards with proven track record of leading teams of teachers to develop their understanding of the standards;
• Deep knowledge of best practices related to instructional techniques and pedagogy
• Mastery of subject knowledge