Deputy Chief Academic Officer of STEM

Core Requirements

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, able to prioritize and think in terms of systems and scale, and can determine key points, root cause, opportunities, and logic flaws.
• Proven ability in implementation and planning; can take complex problems and break them down to implementable steps.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects or responsibilities effectively
• Demonstrates strong organizational habits, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes
• Navigates obstacles and changing conditions with a solutions-oriented mindset and persistence
• Comfortable adapting to evolving organizational needs and priorities.
• Highly effective presenter and communicator
• Builds trust and credibility across roles and teams, and leads through influence rather than authority
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and apply instructional data to inform practice and strategy
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in curricula and assessment, instruction, school programming, adult learning and development, and school leadership
• NJ or PA supervisory or school leader certification preferred
• Familiarity with approaches for adult learning, coaching, and professional development
• Demonstrated success supporting student achievement in historically under-resourced or equity-focused school communities
• Familiarity with Common Core Standards, New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Math and Science, Next Generation Science Standards, PA STEELS and ISTE standards.
• Familiarity with common national education programs and products
• A proven track record of achieving measurable results
• Experience leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals
• Deep commitment to educational equity and alignment with Mastery’s mission and values
• Experience in the field of education technology preferred
• School leadership experience preferred
• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, monitoring and interacting with students, in-person facilitation of trainings, etc.;
• This role may require frequent travel between multiple locations. Reliable transportation is essential to fulfill job responsibilities.