Associate Dean of Instruction | STEM Focus | BTWA ES

Position Title

Associate Dean of Instruction (STEM Focus)

Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School |New Haven, CT

School Principal

Full-time, Exempt

Immediate Start (SY26-27)

$70,000 - $85,000+, commensurate with experience

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K–4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington’s credo—“Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways”—BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self-discipline, responsibility for one’s actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Scholars develop proficiency in reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, and problem-solving to meet college and career goals, while embracing and demonstrating the morals, character, self-discipline, and work ethic to be leaders in life and community.

Recognized as a Connecticut School of Distinction in 2018 (Category
1) and again in 2024 (Category
2)—the only New Haven public school honored that year—BTWA equips graduates to work hard, harness the power of education, elevate themselves, and give back to their communities in a transformational way.

For more information about Booker T. Washington Academy, please visit www.btwanewhaven.org

BTWA Elementary School seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Associate Dean of Instruction (STEM Focus) to join our leadership team and shape our academic vision for mathematics, science, and STEM integration across K–4. In this pivotal instructional leadership role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of a rigorous, inquiry-driven, culturally relevant STEM curriculum that challenges scholars to excel while ensuring equity, inclusion, and joyful learning.

Working closely with classroom teachers, grade-level teams, and the School Principal, you will drive academic excellence in STEM by transforming instructional practices, leading direct coaching and classroom observations, and embedding data-driven decision-making throughout the school. You will lead targeted professional development, evaluate instructional strategies through interim assessments, and support teachers in designing, planning, and refining STEM curriculum and instruction.

This role requires a collaborative partner—working hand in hand with school leadership and the broader instructional team—to ensure that academic rigor in STEM is seamlessly integrated with our broader school culture and character development. This is an opportunity for a visionary, inspiring, growth-oriented leader who thrives on feedback, embraces continuous learning, and is dedicated to fostering a culture of high expectations and collaborative academic success.

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As the Associate Dean of Instruction (STEM Focus) at BTWA ES, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Develop and implement a rigorous, inquiry-based, culturally relevant STEM curriculum—spanning mathematics, science, engineering thinking, and integrated STEM experiences that aligns with BTWA’s mission and prepares scholars for college and beyond.

• Ensure vertical alignment and coherence of STEM instruction across K–4 grade levels, building a strong foundation in conceptual understanding, problem‑solving, and scientific thinking.

• Integrate diverse, real‑world STEM applications and culturally responsive materials that affirm and reflect the identities and experiences of BTWA scholars.

• Lead the adoption of innovative and differentiated STEM instructional practices,…