Associate Dean of Student | Founding Middle School | ECPA

Associate Dean of Students (Middle School)

New Haven, CT

School Principal

Full-time, Exempt

SY26-27 (Immediate Opening / Hire)

$65,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is New Haven’s first dedicated middle school for young men. Our mission is to develop resourceful, resilient, and responsible young men who think critically, lead ethically, and contribute positively to their communities. ECPA provides a rigorous academic experience that fosters mastery of learning while preparing students to navigate real-world choices with confidence and integrity.

Through exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, leadership development, and hands‑on learning opportunities, our young men cultivate the skills and mindsets necessary to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

For more information about ECPA, please visit www.edmondscofieldprep.org

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) seeks a steady, inspiring, and student‑centered Associate Dean of Students to join our leadership team as the school transitions from its founding year into Year 2 and expands to serve 7th grade. This is a pivotal moment in the school’s development - one that requires a leader who can both honor the systems and culture established in Year 1 and help strengthen, codify, and scale them as our community grows.

In this role, you will champion restorative, identity‑affirming, and relationship‑centered approaches to student support, behavior management, and social‑emotional learning - ensuring every young man feels safe, empowered, and accountable within a culture of high expectations, belonging, and brotherhood.

As an Associate Dean of Students at ECPA, you will collaborate closely with teachers, families, the broader leadership team, and community partners to sustain and elevate a school culture where young men’s voices matter and where strong relationships drive strong outcomes. From leading daily culture systems and community‑building rituals to refining proactive supports and interventions, you will help ensure that every student experiences consistency, joy, and meaningful growth opportunities.

You will also play a key role in supporting teacher and staff development - empowering educators to create safe, focused, and affirming learning environments where students take intellectual risks, build character, and develop the habits needed for long‑term success.

This is an opportunity for a grounded, equity‑minded, relationship‑driven leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces continuous learning, and is deeply committed to the success of young men. The ideal candidate brings strong cultural leadership, operational clarity, and a passion for helping students grow into thoughtful, responsible, and resilient leaders.

• Implement and refine ECPA’s restorative accountability systems to promote ownership, growth, and ethical decision‑making among young men.
• Lead culturally responsive, equitable strategies for crisis and conflict management.
• Maintain consistent, transparent communication with students and families regarding expectations, interventions, and supports.
• Regularly solicit and integrate student voice to strengthen school culture, brotherhood, and student leadership pathways

• Oversee and develop SEL programming that builds resilience, self‑management, leadership, and personal accountability.
• Support the development of student leadership pathways, peer mentoring, and…