Dean of Academics

About this position

Archway Charter School exists to help students in rural Delta communities acquire, through an innovative, flexible, and accessible approach to learning and instruction, the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful and engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.As an open-enrollment charter school, Archway’s vision is to bridge educational gaps and provide a quality academic experience for Mississippi Delta middle and high school students by offering a hybrid charter school option that addresses the barriers of human capital, place, and time.

Why choose Archway?

We’ve dismantled the traditional classroom walls. Archway Charter School operates on a highly flexible hybrid schedule : 18 days of remote instruction followed by 2 intensive, high-impact days in person at our Belzoni campus.

This model allows you to live where you want while serving the students who need you most. Whether you are based in Jackson, Oxford, or even out of state, Archway makes it possible to be a Delta educator without the daily commute.

• 18 Days Remote: Lead rigorous, synchronous virtual lessons from your home office. Use our advanced digital suite to facilitate small groups, 1-on-1 interventions, and collaborative projects.
• 2 Days In-Person (The "Residency"): Twice a month, our community gathers in Belzoni. These "Power Days" are dedicated to hands-on labs, physical education, arts, community-building, and face-to-face mentorship.
• Autonomy with Support: We provide a rigorous curriculum framework but give you the professional trust to adapt lessons to meet your students where they are.
• A Culture of Growth: Our model includes dedicated time for collaborative planning and weekly professional development, ensuring you never stop growing as an educator.
• The "Impact" Factor: Serve in some of Mississippi's most underserved communities, where your presence directly bridges the educational equity gap.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary and benefits package designed to honor your expertise and commitment to the Delta region.

Who We Are Looking For

At Archway Charter School, we aren’t just looking for employees; we are looking for pioneers . Whether you are in the classroom, managing operations, or supporting student wellness, you are a vital part of a model that is redefining what "school" looks like in the Mississippi Delta.

Because 90% of our operations happen in a virtual environment, tech-savviness is not a "plus"—it is our baseline. * You are a "techie" who views software as a tool for connection, not a hurdle.

• You are comfortable working across multiple platforms (Slack, Zoom, Cloud-based ERPs, LMS) and can troubleshoot your own digital workspace with confidence.
• You believe that distance shouldn't diminish quality; you strive to make every virtual interaction as professional and impactful as an in-person one.

With 18 days of remote work a month, we don't believe in micromanagement. We hire adults who own their outcomes.

• Radical Accountability: You thrive in an environment where you are judged by the quality of your work and the success of our students, not by the hours you sit at a desk.
• Proactive Communication: You understand that in a remote world, "silence is deadly." You are an expert at keeping your team looped in through concise updates and collaborative digital tools.

Our 2 days on-campus in Belzoni are the "heartbeat" of our school year.

• You are someone who shows up with energy . When we are on the ground in the Delta, you are fully present, building the real-world relationships that sustain our virtual work.
• You possess "Delta Grit"—the adaptability to handle the fast-paced, high-touch nature of our in-person residency days with a solution-oriented attitude.

You are here because you believe the students of the Delta deserve the best minds in the country, regardless of where those minds live.

• You are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the "start-up" energy of a charter school.
• You don't just follow systems; you help build and refine them to better serve a community that has been historically underserved.

Primary Function

The Dean of Academics (DoA) is a senior-level administrator responsible for assisting the Principal in the execution of Archway’s academic mission .The DoA provides leadership in curriculum implementation, teacher development, and data analysis across the school’s three learning modalities: (1) Live Online, (2) Self-Paced Online, and (3) On-Campus.This role focuses on ensuring that the classically-inspired curriculum is delivered with high fidelity and that all instructional staff are supported in mastering the pedagogical shifts required for a hybrid environment.While the DoA does not formally evaluate teachers, they carry significant authority in all academic areas and serve as a primary coach for the instructional team.

Responsibilities & Duties

Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Management

• Curriculum Fidelity: Assist the Principal in managing the classically-inspired curriculum, ensuring alignment among different platforms/curriculum partners with Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS-CCRS) .
• Lesson Plan Oversight: Review weekly lesson plans for all modalities, providing feedback to ensure that Live Online sessions prioritize active learning and On-Campus days maximize face-to-face engagement .
• Classroom Observations: Conduct regular observations of both virtual sessions (Zoom/Metaverse) and physical classrooms to monitor instructional quality and student participation .
• Teacher Development: Lead teacher training sessions focused on blended learning competencies, using frameworks like iNACOL to improve digital pedagogy and troubleshoot online instructional challenges .

Data Assessment & Compliance

• Assessment Administration: Serve as the lead for the scheduling and administration of all state-required assessments, including MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) exams, primarily during On-Campus windows .
• Student Achievement Collect and analyze academic data from online platforms and formal assessments to identify learning gaps and inform Tier 2 interventions for at-risk or gifted students .
• College & Career Counseling: Provide guidance and counseling to students regarding graduation tracks, dual enrollment opportunities, and post-secondary planning within the context of the Mississippi Delta’s unique needs .

Academic Culture & Support

• Academic Coaching: Provide non-evaluative mentoring to teachers, helping them remodel positive behaviors and effective instructional strategies for a diverse student body .
• Mastery Tracking: Oversee the school's mastery-based approach to learning, ensuring that "discussion-based assessments" and other hybrid-specific tools are used effectively to measure student progress .
• Collaboration: Facilitate deep collaboration between teachers of different disciplines to support the school’s interdisciplinary, classically-inspired approach .

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or School Leadership, required .
• Successfully pass background check, required .
• Proven track record of success in school leadership and instructional coaching .
• Deep commitment to and passion for serving at-risk students in rural communities .
• Technical Fluency: Ability to navigate and pull data from multiple Learning Management Systems (LMS) and comfort observing instruction in virtual reality or video-conference environments .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills adapted for a hybrid staff and parent community.
• Preferred: Specific experience with classical education models and hybrid or online instruction.

Compensation

Archway Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Archway Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Archway reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs .

60,000 - 75,000 USD per year(Hybrid (Belzoni, Mississippi, US))