Director of Math & Science (K-12)

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 loca