Dean of Academics

Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and today is a thriving school district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Focusing on Christ-centered education, Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Join our team as we make a real difference! 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a need for accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Assist with faculty mentoring and serve as an instructional coach as directed by the junior high or high school principal.
• Facilitate student support team meetings and follow-up
• Assist with leading and organizing faculty professional development as requested by junior high and/or high school principals.
• Ensure grade books and lesson plans are up to date and meet CCS Faculty Standards.
• Coordinate and organize 4 Pillar Assemblies with the school registrar
• Work with program leads and the school registrar to ensure student eligibility standards are maintained.
• Work with junior high and high school principals and the dean of students to ensure that appropriate student behavioral expectations are communicated and maintained.
• Assist junior high and high school principals with daily school operations and planning of the school schedule and
• Discipleship/counseling – as requested by junior high or high school principal, school counselor, or parents.
• High school lunch duty (two to three days a week).
• Supervise and direct junior high/high school operations with the dean of students in the absence of the junior high and high school principal.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Work collegially in teams in ways that foster professional collaboration and exchange.
• Is readily available to students for extra help and guidance outside of class.
• Complete all required administrative and operational tasks promptly, in accordance with school operating policies and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Agrees with Cascade Christian Schools' Teaching Statement and Statement of Faith
• A Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action
• Master's degree required
• Five-plus years of experience in teaching junior high and high school students
• Strong knowledge of junior high and high school operations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships with all students in ways that foster the development of the whole child
• Ability to perform position responsibilities in ways that ensure a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment for all members of our diverse school community
• Ability to work with faculty in ways that nurture professional collaboration, exchange, and growth
• Ability to effectively lead employee teams and manage individual employees
• Ability to design and implement an innovative, engaging, and age-appropriate curriculum in the content area
• Able to attend devotions, faculty meetings, after-school and evening functions
• First-aid and CPR-certified or willing to receive and pass certification training
• Background check clearance

START DATE: 

August 03, 2026 

HOURS: 

Monday through Friday; 7:30 am – 4:30 pm  

SALARY RANGE: 

$70,283 - $80,283, depending on qualifications and experience 

BENEFITS: 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Leadership Development Program, Life Insurance, and a K-12 Child Tuition Discount.

Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer, with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees on the basis of religion and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check, which includes criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith. 

Salary : $70,283 - $80,283