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About Boston Prep
Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school. In 2026-2027, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 140 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.
Mission
At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth. We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year. We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.
To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success:
- We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team.
- We hold high expectations for all students.
- We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.
- We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.
- We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.
- We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.
Values
Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team. Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families. They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Teams values:
- We are mission driven.
- Everyone is here for the same reasons.
- Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.
- We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve.
- Staff actions drive student results.
Ideal Candidate
At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career. You embody the mindset that kids do well if we believe they can.
We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.
As the Chief of Schools
You will be responsible for managing and coaching school leaders to ensure strong academic outcomes and a structured, joy-filled school culture that supports the achievement of our mission. This role ensures that every classroom reflects Boston Preps standard: calm, focused, and high-quality learning that prepares students for college and beyond. You will be responsible for translating Boston Preps mission, values, and strategic priorities into coherent systems, strong leadership practice, and measurable results. Hours for this position are 7:15 am- 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday (in-person).
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Leadership Coaching & Performance Management
- Directly supervise and coach:
- Middle School Principal
- High School Principal
- Director of MLL
- Director of Special Education and Related Services
- Conduct weekly coaching touchpoints and regular campus walkthroughs with school leaders
- Lead principal observation and feedback cycles focused on:
- Instructional rigor and alignment to standards
- Classroom culture (fidelity to systems to foster calm and focused learning)
- Teacher effectiveness and feedback quality
- Set clear performance expectations and hold principals accountable to:
- Academic achievement goals
- Culture metrics (behavior, engagement, consistency)
- Lead midyear and end-of-year evaluations for principals
Instructional Excellence & Academic Systems:
- Ensure all schools implement high-quality, standards-aligned instruction
- Coach principals on:
- Data-driven instruction cycles
- Lesson internalization and planning rigor
- Observation and feedback systems for teachers
- Partner with academic leadership to ensure:
- Curriculum fidelity
- Strong Tier 1 instruction across all classrooms
- Ensure alignment between:
- Core instruction
- MLL supports (language acquisition, access to content)
- Special education services and accommodations
- Monitor student achievement data and drive rapid response to gaps
- Plan and oversee the execution of summer school
Student Culture & Learning Environment:
- Ensure every school consistently delivers calm, safe, and focused classrooms
- Codify and reinforce non-negotiable culture systems, including:
- Classroom routines and expectations
- Behavior systems (merits, demerits, referrals)
- Transitions and common spaces
- Coach principals to:
- Build strong, consistent staff culture
- Maintain high expectations with warmth and clarity
- Address inconsistency with urgency
- Ensure alignment between culture systems and instructional time maximization (Every minute matters)
- Ensure the Ethics program is visible, rigorous, and embedded across the student experience
Professional Development & Leadership Development
- Design and lead principal and leadership team development
- Support school leaders to:
- Build strong adult culture
- Deliver high-quality professional development to staff
- Oversees the professional development calendar structure for teachers, school leaders, and staff to accelerate student achievement across all student groups.
- Design and oversee schoolwide professional development that builds educator instructional expertise and leadership capacity.
Organizational Leadership and Accountability
- Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organization wide strategic planning and decision making
- Collaborate with other school leaders to ensure systems support effective teaching and learning.
- Support organizational priorities including:
- Charter accountability and renewal readiness
- Reporting on academic and culture outcomes
Education, Qualifications, and Certifications/Licensure:
Education:
- A bachelors degree in education or a related field is required. Masters degree preferred.
- Successful completion of the Communication and Literacy MTEL and SEI endorsement.
Qualifications:
- 7-10+ years in education is preferred, including
- Successful experience as a school principal with strong results in a charter school setting is a plus.
- Demonstrated track record of:
- Driving student achievement
- Building strong school culture
- Coaching and developing adults
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $159,136 - $182,570. Final compensation will be based on years of experience. More specific compensation information can be shared upon request.
For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonprep.org.
One Mission. One Team. One School. We are Boston Prep.
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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.