Chief Academic Officer at Oxford Preparatory Academy
About the Employer
Oxford Preparatory Academy’s (Oxford Prep) vision is to create a center for higher learning where students from transitional kindergarten to eighth grade are prepared to pursue university level academic studies, as well as gain skills to be successful in the global community of the 21st century. Our students do not just meet, but exceed grade level expectations and become critical thinkers as they engage with dynamic teaching that makes them self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Chief Academic Officer, serves as the chief instructional officer to the Executive Director; provides administrative oversight of day-to-day functions of the charter school organization’s academic programs and State testing, including English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), SELPA/Special Education programs and services, Programs for the Gifted (G.A.T.E.), academic data evaluation and review, and related learning support systems for TK-8 pupils; assist in directing and maintaining the implementation of the charter school organization’s long range academic goals and objectives; plans and coordinates academic professional development for a coherent design, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs that facilitate professional development, leadership development, and continuous learning for all certificated/classified staff; serves as a cabinet level advisor to the Executive Director on matters related to academics and assessment, and progress.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential. Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential, Master's degree from an accredited college/university, Doctorate degree highly desirable, Experience in charter school policy, governance, and public relations preferred. Must demonstrate his/her ability as the lead learner, including knowledge of: - Charter school operations, and organization, rules, regulations, and laws governing charter schools; - Local community in which the students and their families live and work. It is vital that the administration have an understanding of the community to assist students in reaching their academic potential; - Multiple Intelligences approaches to learning couples with experience in teaching strategies; - Data-based innovative educational research that may be applied to strengthen student learning; and - Students and their families, including their background and aspirations.
Letter of Introduction Letter of Recommendation (3 recent letters) Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential. Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential, Master's degree from an accredited college/university, Doctorate degree highly desirable, Experience in charter school policy, governance, and public relations preferred. Must demonstrate his/her ability as the lead learner, including knowledge of: - Charter school operations, and organization, rules, regulations, and laws governing charter schools; - Local community in which the students and their families live and work. It is vital that the administration have an understanding of the community to assist students in reaching their academic potential; - Multiple Intelligences approaches to learning couples with experience in teaching strategies; - Data-based innovative educational research that may be applied to strengthen student learning; and - Students and their families, including their background and aspirations.
Letter of Introduction Letter of Recommendation (3 recent letters) Resume
Comments and Other Information
Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational, environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.
Comments and Other Information
Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational, environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.
Application Deadline
7/27/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/7/2026
Contact
Nora Roque
(949) 600-9054
(949) 600-9054
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$178,757 - $224,888 Annually
$178,757 - $224,888 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Appropriate placement on the Admin Salary Schedule based on years of experience in related field. CalPERS and Excellent Benefits.
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 (225 days)
Employment Type
Full Time, Management