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About the Role

Prospect Schools is seeking a Director of Elementary School Instruction to provide visionary instructional leadership and cultivate a positive, inclusive school culture. The ideal candidate will support teachers in delivering engaging, high-quality instruction, foster academic excellence and student well-being, promote collaboration among staff and families, and ensure an equitable learning environment where all students are empowered to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning. The Director will serve as a core member of the School Leadership Team and will partner closely with the Principal to ensure students experience strong instruction, consistent support, inclusive practices, and a safe, joyful school culture. As an educator at Prospect, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing instructional team and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of the school leadership team by participating in weekly School Management Team meetings and assist the Principal in making critical decisions
Track priority academic and culture data (e.g. course passing rates, racial achievement gaps, etc.); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents
Cultivate a sense of shared ownership for upholding values of an inclusive community through active modeling of school-wide culture practices
Work closely with teachers and school culture team members to support efforts in character development, academic habits, and positive school culture
Lead and support professional development for teachers and school leaders
Provide consistent feedback to staff and students re: performance goals and upholding community expectations
Design, implement, and continuously improve our middle school literacy curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and our network's mission.
Coach, develop, and evaluate teachers across a content area
Manage the curricular programming within your subject areas; ensure vertical alignment and continuously evaluate and revise against grade-level standards
Demonstrate expertise in summative and formative assessments within your content areas and support teachers in identifying priority standards
Analyze school-wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions
Develop a highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with the Principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support (“Treehouse”) office, ensuring alignment with state standards and our network's mission.
Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers; where necessary, design and implement comprehensive coaching plans to support high-needs classrooms
Collaborate with grade/subject teams to facilitate planning of units, lessons and assessments; regularly review and provide adjusting feedback
Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students
Model outstanding instruction for teachers
Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities
Train teacher-leaders to facilitate high-impact planning and intervention meetings
Act as the model for how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families for one of the school’s grade levels
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students' literacy development and address individual needs.
Lead professional development sessions on differentiated instruction and utilizing co-teaching practices to support students’ diverse needs
Analyze school-wide culture data and make adjustments to ensure fidelity to Prospect Schools’ vision.
Foster a love of reading and writing among students, creating opportunities for them to explore diverse texts and express themselves creatively.
Observe and give feedback on schoolwide systems and classroom culture

Requirements

Prior teaching experience

Location

Brooklyn

Work Type

Full-time

Education Level

Bachelors Degree
New York Teaching License Certification

Salary/Compensations

Starts at $108,000, increases based on years of experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues

About the Company

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn.
We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year.
Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens.
Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values: Curiosity, Care, Persistence, and Passion.

Equal Opportunity

PROSPECT SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ACTIVELY RECRUIT, HIRE, AND RETAIN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE STAFF. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, CITIZENSHIP, MARITAL STATUS, PREGNANCY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.