Organization Overview Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. This role will report directly to the Managing Director of Academic Leadership and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.Growth Happens Here. About the Role The Director of Middle School Math will drive the curricular and instructional efficacy of Math across all Excel middle schools, building the capacity of the Math team. This individual is responsible for ensuring a mission-aligned academic vision that is both vertically-aligned across all grade levels and horizontally-aligned within each grade level. This role supports educators in implementing high-quality learning experiences that reflect evidence-based practices, principles of equity and inclusion, and other appropriate concepts and practices to promote student learning and success in Math aligned to the principles and practices of the Common Core Standards. This individual envisions, creates, and directly provides and supports a robust professional development program that will allow our instructional team to reach ambitious academic goals with our students. This individual, in conjunction with members of the Network Academic Team, ensures that we have a common, aligned, and rigorous assessment system, inclusive of but not limited to benchmark, quarterly, and weekly assessments, and this individual both leads and works with Heads of School to effectively analyze and action plan from standards-aligned data.The ideal candidate has strong experience in teaching and achieving results across grade spans, in creating and/or managing the implementation of standards-aligned, college preparatory curriculum, and in leading a team to ambitious and measurable results with a first-generation college-bound school community. Qualifications Education:A bachelor’s degree. A master's degree or higher in Education, Math, Curriculum Development, or a related field is strongly preferred.Teaching certification/license is strongly preferred.Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching Math across K-12 grades and experience in a leadership role overseeing Math programs or academic departments preferred. Demonstrated success in achieving measurable results in student learning outcomes.Experience in curriculum development, implementation, and assessment, preferably in a college preparatory setting.Leadership Skills:Strong leadership skills with the ability to create and implement a cohesive vision for the Math program.Ability to effectively manage and support a team of educators to achieve ambitious academic goals.Experience in providing professional development and training to teachers to enhance their instructional practices.Analytical Skills:Proficiency in data analysis to inform instructional decisions and drive academic growth.Ability to analyze standards-aligned data and develop action plans to address student and teacher needs.Communication Skills:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with school leadership, academic deans, and teaching staff.Ability to articulate a clear academic vision and provide guidance and support to ensure alignment across all grade levels.Professional Development Expertise:Experience organizing and facilitating professional development sessions for educators, including securing external training opportunities.Knowledge of current best practices in instructional strategies and content knowledge development. Mission Alignment You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model; You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education; You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement. Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.