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Director of Math & Science (K-12)
$80k – $108k/yr Trenton, US on-site full time director 26d ago
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About this role
Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm
Term
12-month
Pay Rate
$80,000–$108,000
What is the opportunity?
Foundation Academies is an innovative school community committed to building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership in every student. We are seeking a Director of Math & Science (K–12) to serve as the network’s content authority, owning the strategy, systems, and outcomes for mathematics and science across all campuses.
In this leadership role, you will:
Define and uphold the instructional bar for math and science across grades K–12
Drive rapid improvement in student outcomes through data-driven decision-making
Ensure consistent execution of high-quality instruction across all campuses
Strengthen Tier 1 instruction by building leader capacity
Align curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention systems
Ready to lead and grow with us?
What is in it for you?
Merit-based pay increases annually
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Regular strategic professional development and coaching
Career advancement opportunities
Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based laptop
Regular team-building activities and outings
10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
30 paid holiday observances
A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students
What will you be doing?
Set and uphold expectations for high-quality math and science instruction across all campuses
Conduct instructional walkthroughs and calibrate leaders to a common instructional bar
Drive alignment across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention systems
Design and oversee network-wide assessment systems, including mastery checks and benchmarks
Analyze cross-campus data to identify trends, gaps, and instructional priorities
Lead short-cycle (4–6 week) instructional improvements and monitor impact
Build school leader capacity to identify strong instruction, provide feedback, and drive teacher growth
Ensure Tier 1 instruction is the primary driver of student outcomes and strengthen MTSS systems
Lead professional learning focused on mathematical reasoning, scientific inquiry, and standards alignment
Partner cross-functionally with operations, data, and talent teams to ensure system coherence
What do we require from you?
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
NJ certification in Mathematics, Science, or related field
5–7+ years of successful teaching experience with strong student achievement results
Proven experience leading adults and improving instructional outcomes
Deep expertise in math and/or science instruction and standards alignment
Strong experience with assessment design, data analysis, and instructional planning
Ability to lead through others and drive accountability across multiple campuses
Excellent judgment, organization, and communication skills
Alignment with Foundation Academies’ mission and core values
Want to join our FAmily?
We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.
Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve.
We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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