Middle School Dean of Operations (25-26)

WHO WE ARE

Intrepid College Prep is a network of free, college preparatory public charter schools located in the Antioch area of Greater Nashville, Tennessee. We educate scholars at two campuses: Opportunity Academy Middle School and Independence Academy High School. Our 5-12 model ensures that scholars have the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, college-preparatory education for eight years prior to their transition to college and the professional opportunities that follow. We are an open-enrollment school, which means that our scholars do not have to take an entrance test or pay tuition to enroll.

Our Mission:

Intrepid College Prep is committed to ensuring our scholars, educators, and families have the opportunity to unlock an unlimited future. By providing rigorous academic instruction and creating powerful relationships amongst our community’s members, we ignite passion, seek knowledge, and inspire the bravery needed to have a profound impact in our world.

Our core values are Ignite Passion, Seek Knowledge, and Inspire Bravery. While we ground our instruction in these values, we also strive to live them out as adults in our interactions with one another. We believe that professional development and intentional coaching can allow any person to develop the skills necessary to be an effective team member, but we know that rests upon the bedrock of these essential values.  

WHO YOU ARE

Our Core Value: Ignite Passion 

What does this core value mean to Intrepid? 

You are DISCIPLINED. 

You hold yourself to a high standard and you take pride in your ability to take initiative. You have strong personal organization skills and are intentional about how you use your time. 

You are MISSION ALIGNED. 

You believe in helping to unlock the unlimited potential in all students through a college preparatory education. You believe that each and every student, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, religion, or immigration status is deserving of an excellent education and capable of achieving it. 

Our Core Value: Seek Knowledge 

What does this core value mean to Intrepid? 

You are HUNGRY FOR FEEDBACK. 

You want to grow as a person and a professional. You want to learn from your peers and your coaches, even when it challenges you to put aside your ego. 

You are NERDY. 

You have a deep love for your area of expertise and a genuine excitement to share it with others. 

Our Core Value: Inspire Bravery 

What does this core value mean to Intrepid? 

You are DRIVEN BY EQUITY. 

You are committed to being actively anti-racist in your interactions with fellow staff, students and families. You believe that education is inherently social justice work that requires us to begin with ourselves and our own biases. 

You are INTROSPECTIVE. 

You are committed to personal development and prioritize your own wellness. You are reflective about your impact on others and feel comfortable acknowledging your own mistakes and quirks.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

At Intrepid, our school-based operations teams exist to block and tackle for staff to ensure that teachers can focus on what matters most each day - teaching and learning. The Dean of Operations maintains all crucial non-instructional systems that enable our schools to run like clockwork to create an academic environment in which instruction is top priority. The Dean of Operations is part of a three person school-based operations team including: Assistant Principal of Operations, Dean of Operations, and the Office Manager.

• Support execution of all school operations each day, including, but not limited to, school food provision, student transportation (arrival and dismissal), emergency plans, facility maintenance and upkeep, and supply and asset inventory and maintenance (technology, books, classroom supplies, etc.).
• Support logistical elements of major student assessments; support the logistics of school-wide events and off-site events.
• Serve as a critical face of the school with external stakeholders, including families, and work actively to ensure strong community buy-in to the school’s vision and approach to education.
• Support maintenance and readiness of instructional and common spaces in accordance with Intrepid Prep Schools facility layouts and school procedures.
• Support in the planning & execution of a comprehensive student recruitment strategy, including but not limited to: outreach, community engagement, lead generation, event planning, and data tracking + management. 
• Manage the school registration process and  student recruitment activities (with support of the Assistant Principal of Operations) to ensure schools are fully enrolled;
• Ensure accuracy of any and all student information systems.
• Support the implementation of school schedule; and
• Ensure the school is adhering to all local/state compliance and reporting requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• At least 3-5 years of teaching in K-12 with a track record of impressive student achievement results and/or other experience working in K-12 schools strongly preferred.
• Familiarity/proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Office required.
• Proficiency and experience in budget management + oversight strongly preferred.
• Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students preferred.

WHO YOU ARE

You are MISSION ALIGNED. You feel a deep sense of conviction around our mission and are motivated to close both the achievement and wealth gaps in Nashville. You deeply believe that every one of our students can reach the college-ready bar. 

You are RESULTS DRIVEN. 

You do whatever it takes to produce results for our kids. You use data to make decisions about how to adjust your approach. 

You have a GROWTH MINDSET.

You have a reflective spirit and thrive on constructive feedback. 

You are TENACIOUS. 

 You can command a space, motivate others, and take action in the face of uncertainty.

You are RESILIENT. 

You are adaptable, respond positively to challenges, and learn from your missteps.

Commitment to Diversity

Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package, including full health benefits.  All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement System.

Base salaries are determined by the ICP salary scale. Placement on the salary scale is determined by years of relevant, teaching experience. We do not negotiate salaries because of research that demonstrates the resulting impact of inequitable pay, primarily for women and people of color. Placement on the salary scale is solely determined by relevant experience.

Starting salary (Year 0) for a teacher with zero years of experience starts at $51,292. Please reach out to the hiring team for inquires regarding the salary scale.