Academic Dean

Anticipated Start Date: July 7th, 2026

*Position will require candidate to be in person at both Castle Rock and Douglas County North campus locations (schedule TBD).

Expectations of Leaders

CEC believes in exceptional characteristics for all CEC employees.  Following are the 7 core competencies CEC expects in all school leadership staff:

•     Lives the Mission and Vision
•     Leads with Dignity
•     Communication
•     Builds Effective Teams
•     Encourages Trust and Accountability
•     Develops Strengths
•     Inspires Innovation

Position Purpose

The Academic Dean works under the supervision of the Head of School and is responsible for developing, implementing, directing, supervising, and coordinating curriculum and instructional programs in accordance with CECs mission, academic philosophy, goals and objectives, and Colorado state standards and applicable laws.  

Job Duties

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Employs CECs mission statement in all decisions. 
• Oversees all instructional staff including onboarding, mentoring, observances, performance evaluations, and offboarding. 
• Works with Head of School and instructional staff to develop programs and incorporate best practices and technology that help students of differing abilities and interests achieve high standards.
• Collaborates with Head of School and Director of Advising ensuring the instructional program aligns with CECs Early College Graduation policy.
• Directs the selection and adoption of instructional materials, textbooks, media, and software materials. 
• Oversees the administration of student assessments, including SAT, PSAT, ACT, CMAS, and NWEA.
• Analyzes student assessments and program evaluation results to improve instruction and student achievements.
• Coordinates professional development trainings for instructional staff to include Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), weekly/monthly meetings and trainings, and participates in safety and security trainings as required. 
• Collaborates on developing and implementing the schools Unified Improvement Plan. 
• Partners with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring, and retention of instructional staff. 
• Serves on the schools Leadership Team.
• Attends meetings, professional development, and other events as requested by the Head of School.
• Other duties as assigned.               

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education, Curriculum or closely related subject preferred from an accredited college or university required.
• Five years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Successful leadership, innovative and administrative experience in designing and implementing effective instructional programs and supervising, mentoring, and training staff/personnel highly encouraged.

Conditions of Employment 

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.

*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.