Dean of Academy

Atlanta Youth Academy
Dean of Academy (School Principal)

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About Atlanta Youth Academy

Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a private, Christian day school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Founded in 1997, AYA exists to provide children from underserved urban communities with access to an excellent, Christ-centered education that prepares them academically, spiritually, and socially for long-term success.

Grounded in Christian faith, AYA combines rigorous academics with a nurturing, relationship-driven environment. Small class sizes, committed educators, and strong family partnerships ensure that every student is known, challenged, and supported. Through a mission-driven tuition model and significant philanthropic support, AYA ensures that family income is never a barrier to enrollment, allowing the school to focus fully on student growth, character formation, and achievement.

Position Overview

Atlanta Youth Academy seeks a mission-driven, relational, and instructional leader to serve as its next Dean of Academy, the school’s principal-level academic leader. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Dean provides visionary and operational leadership for all academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8.

This is an opportunity to lead during an important period of institutional growth and professionalization. The Dean will shape academic strategy, strengthen instructional systems, mentor faculty, and ensure that AYA’s Christ-centered mission is realized consistently across curriculum, teaching practice, and student culture. The role is ideal for a servant leader who brings both clarity and compassion to academic leadership and is eager to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of academic programs from Pre-K through Grade 8
• Ensure curriculum alignment with AYA’s mission and Christian worldview
• Lead faculty recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and professional growth
• Monitor student performance and growth using data-informed practices
• Oversee student culture, behavior systems, and academic support structures
• Communicate clearly and consistently with families and stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with the President and senior leadership team on school-wide priorities
• Foster a disciplined, nurturing, and faith-centered learning environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Christian faith and mission-driven education
• Bring at least five years of successful educational leadership experience (independent or mission-driven school experience preferred)
• Possess deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, and faculty development
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership and daily presence
• Lead with humility, relational strength, and emotional intelligence
• Build trust across a leadership team that includes long-serving leaders and newer faculty
• Hold a master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field is preferred but not required

Application Process & Timeline

• Application Review Begins: Immediately
• Opportunity Statement: https://doc.storydoc.com/0p8GzE
• Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/2f83vj3a

Interested candidates will be asked to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• List of references

ISC Consultant:
Chris Brueningsen
[email protected]

Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.