Job Description

School: SkyView Academy (formerly NSA-West)-Opening 2010

Job Title: 2 Deans - Primary (Preschool-Kinder) and Elementary (Grades 1-5)

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership

Work Year: 2010-2011

SkyView Academy (SVA) is a new Preschool-8th grade charter school in Highlands Ranch, CO (www.skyviewacademy.org).  SVA will open in September 2010 serving approximately 535 students in Preschool-5th grade during the first year, adding a grade each year until fully enrolled at 625 students in grades Preschool-8th.  SVA will deliver a Core Knowledge Curriculum with an Integrated Spanish language program and a focus on Character Education and Service Learning. 

SkyView Academy seeks candidates who demonstrate:

Mission alignment: Belief in SVA’s mission of providing a rigorous, research-based and content-rich curriculum that challenges students to achieve at their highest potential using a variety of teaching strategies that make learning accessible to every student, while also allowing children to learn a foreign language at an early age and be more respectful of other cultures, languages and traditions is a must.

Entrepreneurial spirit: Ability to thrive in the ambiguity and intensity of a start-up environment.

Team orientation:  Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community characterized by team planning; participating fully in professional development; and engaging in an on-going exchange of ideas, while also accepting and communicating clearly the decisions of the team.

Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement for the betterment of all SVA students.

The Deans will provide leadership in promoting the educational development of students, ensuring thoughtful student programming, consistent operational procedures, meaningful staff development, and a commitment to building relationships with families. The Deans will work with the Executive Director to develop and maintain a school culture that is centered on strong community, accountability, and high academic and character development.

Responsibilities:

• The Deans will assist the Executive Director to plan, manage, and supervise the primary school’s operations and instructional program.
• Drive and support implementation of the SVA mission, help set the tone and culture of the school, and hold the school accountable for student achievement.
• Communicate proactively (both positive and negative feedback) with staff, students, and parents.
• Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participate in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions as appropriate.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in the use of technology
• A minimum of 5+ years teaching experience
• Administrative experience or leadership role

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $45K-$55K depending on education and experience

Send a cover letter and resume to Lisa Nolan by Friday, March 19, 2010:
Lisa Nolan
lisajnolan@comcast.net
303.880.7576 cell

SkyView Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Posted: 2010-02-23

Closing Date: 2010-03-20