Academic Director, BEAM Discovery

About the role

The Academic Director is the instructional leader for a BEAM Discovery site, responsible for ensuring high‑quality, student‑centered math instruction and supporting faculty growth. As Academic Director you will guide the academic vision for your campus, support faculty development, and ensure BEAM’s inquiry‑based, student‑centered math instruction comes to life every day.

• Ensure high‑quality, inquiry‑based math instruction aligned with BEAM’s mission and values.
• Coach, support, and evaluate faculty, including Junior and Senior Faculty.
• Facilitate collaboration spaces that promote shared learning and instructional coherence.
• Align academic goals with site operations in partnership with site leadership.

• Build faculty readiness and align with leadership team during pre‑camp planning.
• Lead faculty‑specific training, lesson preparation, and compliance checks.
• Observe and provide feedback to each faculty member multiple times.
• Co‑facilitate collaboration spaces for lesson planning and content understanding.
• Guide faculty in implementing Open Math Time best practices and conduct formal evaluations.
• Serve as primary bridge between faculty and leadership regarding academic needs.
• Participate in daily or weekly leadership meetings and communicate academic updates.
• ADDRESS classroom‑based behavior concerns and model positive academic and social leadership.
• Manage petty cash, supplies, and logistics for academic blocks and enrichment events.
• Support wrap‑up activities, complete evaluations, and contribute academic insights at program‑wide meetings.

• Experience
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  At least 2 years as Academic Dean or 4+ years in an instructional leadership role.
• Preferred Experience
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  Worked with middle school and/or high school students.
• Teaching Expertise
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  Strong understanding of student‑centered, inquiry‑based math instruction.
• Instructional Coaching Skills
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  Demonstrated experience mentoring educators or leading professional development.
• Leadership Skills
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  Ability to guide teams, manage projects, and foster collaborative staff culture.
• Commitment to Equity
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  Deep belief in inclusive learning environments where all students feel capable and valued.
• Communication Skills
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  Ability to communicate clearly with faculty, staff, students, and families.
• Problem Solving
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  Ability to make thoughtful decisions in real‑time and support faculty through challenges.
• Organizational Strength
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  Skilled at managing schedules, systems, and multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Math Proficiency
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  Comfort with middle school enrichment math and supporting faculty in exploring deep math topics.
• Adaptability
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  Flexibility to adjust plans based on feedback, student needs, and evolving program realities.

• Free lunch every day during camp.
• Small classes with 15 students and 2–3 adults.
• Engaging lesson plans with fun puzzles and deep math.
• Professional development before camp to set you up for success.
• A collaborative, supportive team of educators and staff.
• 2–4 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate together.

Academic Director: $9,750 for the main camp period. Pre‑summer prep work is paid at $32.50/hour.

For more information and to apply, contact Bruce. For information on our residential summer camps, check out our BEAM Summer Away postings.

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