Primary Dean of Academics; PK

Primary Dean of Academics (PK-5) – Le Jardin Windward Oahu
• Kailua, HI, US

Le Jardin Academy is looking for a Primary Dean of Academics PK-5 (Regular Full-time) for the  school year. This position plays a vital leadership role in cultivating a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing learning community within the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This position is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of a progressive, rigorous, coherent, and research-based curriculum. Bachelor’s degree required.

Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, or related field preferred. Minimum five years of teaching experience and experience in IB Primary Years Programme are required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls, please. Salary range starting at: $98,000.

Reports To:

Head of Primary

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Supervises:
Grade Level Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Substitute Teachers (as assigned)
Status:
Full-Time, Exempt
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Revised:
February 2026

The Primary Dean of Academics plays a vital leadership role in cultivating a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing learning community within the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This position is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of a progressive, rigorous, coherent, and research-based curriculum.

Serving as the PYP Coordinator, the Dean collaborates closely with the Director of Learning and Innovation, Secondary Deans of Academics, and other Primary Deans to ensure a seamless IB continuum and exceptional student experience. The role combines instructional leadership, faculty development, and operational collaboration to support student achievement and faculty excellence.

• Participate in school wide and divisional strategic planning.

• Attend Educational Leadership Team meetings.

• Lead and collaborate on initiatives aligned with the school’s mission and strategic goals.

• Lead and manage long and short-term projects and change management.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and reflective practice.

• Lead and ensure the development, evaluation, vertical and horizontal alignment of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum.

• Attend

• Facilitate systematic analysis of student achievement and assessment data.

• Guide curricular and structural changes to improve student outcomes.

• Inspire and coach teachers toward the implementation of innovative instructional models and best practices in teaching and learning.

• Collaborate with leadership to design and facilitate weekly faculty meetings.

• Partner with MYP and DP coordinators and the Director of Learning to strengthen the IB continuum.

• Remain current with educational research and developments.

• Serve as Primary Years Programme Coordinator.

• Communicate PYP updates, publications, and expectations to staff and families.

• Ensure compliance with IB standards, practices, and timelines.

• Co-lead the IB/WASC/HAIS self-study and authorization/evaluation processes.

• Coordinate and oversee the PYP Exhibition.

• Lead onboarding, induction, and ongoing mentorship of new faculty.

• Support beginning-of-year orientations.

• Promote professional learning opportunities.

• Provide ongoing instructional coaching of all faculty.

• Coordinate professional development opportunities and IB workshops.

• Coordinate and communicate all on and off-campus travel related to PD.

• Maintain records of professional learning and IB rotations.

• Participate in Professional Development Council approval meetings.

• Supervise and evaluate teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and grade-level leaders.

• Support learning and professional growth through classroom walkthroughs, formal observations, and evaluations.

• Meet with teachers regularly around Professional growth or performance improvement plans.

• Participate and lead recruitment and hiring processes.

• Ensure curriculum and…