About the Role
The Dean of STEM is a member of the Principal’s leadership team, reporting to the School Principal. This position plays a critical role in helping GO-NYC achieve its overall strategic goals and increase its impact by supporting Science and Math teachers in grades 6-12 to ensure impeccable teaching and learning in all classrooms.
Responsibilities
- Deep content knowledge in the areas of Science and Math
- Internalize and develop GO-NYC teachers in Science and Math curriculum
- Develop a strong professional rapport with Science and Math teachers
- Create and adjust learning scopes, sequences and units of study in Science and Math
- Ability to internalize and unpack units of study with teachers
- Lead powerful and frequent intellectual preparation sessions resulting in teachers walking away with a clear understanding of their next instructional steps
- Guide, support and coach Science and Math teachers
- Provide teachers with actionable feedback
- Support teachers so that they are able to bring lessons “to life” for scholars but using technology, artifacts, and other forms of realia
- Co-create interim unit quizzes, interim assessments and analyze data with the broader leadership team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 3+ years of relevant working experience, including 3+ years of teaching
- Experience working in an Education or school setting
- Charter School experience preferred
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work long hours
- Ability to get results through others
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Relentless commitment to the mission of Great Oaks Charter School and belief that every student has what it takes to be successful
- Demonstrated ability to achieve academic growth and model a data driven instruction culture
- Curriculum planning, grade level, or department/instructional leadership experience
- Proven ability to develop and motivate teachers to provide strong instruction
- Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Successfully completes required criminal history proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status
Skills
- Science
- Math
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Data driven instruction
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of teaching experience
- Experience in school leadership
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $125,000
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
About the Company
- Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School– New York City prepares students to shape the world, not be defined by it.
- We believe children learn best through a combination of direct instruction and project-based, authentic experiences to support skill development and accelerate learning.
- Our program is organized around the design principles of Mastery, Leadership, and Community.
- GO-NYC provides rigorous, project-based learning, advanced coursework, and supplemental tutorial support that centers equity, culturally responsive teaching, and strong relationships.
- We seek talented, tenacious, asset-minded people who share our belief that all students deserve a high-quality education.
