Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month position
Posting Date: 9/23/2026
Starting Salary: $65,000 (Final salary is based on experience)
Position Details: Servicing Teachers in Math
STEM Preparatory Academy is hiring Academic Deans for the 2026–2027 school year to join our high school leadership team.. We are seeking experienced instructional leaders with a deep belief in educational equity and a relentless commitment to ensuring all students learn at the highest levels.
As an Academic Dean, you will play a critical, high-impact role —directly influencing teacher growth, instructional excellence, and student achievement across the campus.
At STEM Prep, academic leadership is mission-driven work. You are not just coaching teachers—you are shaping instructional vision, strengthening systems, and moving whole teams toward transformational results.
We provide the structure, support, and resources for leaders to thrive, including:
Competitive salaries based on experience
Annual performance bonuses
MNPS benefits + TCRS retirement
Weekly individualized leadership coaching
Comprehensive onboarding & development for new leaders
On-site childcare through Little Wonders
Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years
Clear leadership pathways for continued professional growth
At STEM Prep, leaders are empowered to do their best work—for students, for teachers, and for the community.
Academic Deans at STEM Prep are deeply embedded instructional leaders who shape the teaching culture of their schools.
Lead the instructional vision for your grade band or content area
Conduct weekly classroom observations and deliver actionable feedback
Facilitate PLCs, data meetings, and instructional planning cycles
Ensure strong, standards-aligned curriculum implementation
Coach teachers through goal setting, internalization, and execution
Analyze student data to drive performance and close academic gaps
Support teacher onboarding, development, and retention
While instruction is the priority, Academic Deans also support:
Tier 1 behavior systems and teacher management skills
School culture routines and expectations
Clear communication with families and culture teams
As a key campus leader, you will:
Build strong relationships with staff, students, and families
Support teacher recruitment and hiring
Lead and participate in professional development
Maintain visibility and support during high-traffic school moments (arrival, transitions, dismissal, lunch)
Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence
Model STEM Prep’s core values: integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, inquiry
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
3–5+ years of successful teaching experience
Demonstrated track record of improving student achievement
Experience coaching teachers or leading teams
Ability to obtain/hold TN administrator licensure (preferred)
Ability to pass MNPS background check
You are someone who:
Believes all students can achieve at the highest levels
Thrives in fast-paced, problem-solving environments
Uses data to drive instructional decisions
Builds trust and inspires adults
Gives and receives feedback with humility
Leads with empathy, clarity, and high expectations
Lives and models the mission and values of STEM Prep
Resume Review
Leadership Screening
Performance Task (Instructional Scenario)
Reference & Experience Verification
Offer Extension
If you’re ready to coach teachers, elevate instruction, and create lasting impact for students, STEM Prep is the place to lead.
Join us in shaping the next generation—one dean
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