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About the Role

The Dean is responsible for ensuring the development of high-quality curricula and fostering a positive, structured, and disciplined school culture. This role focuses on creating exciting and rigorous learning experiences to prepare students for college, coordinating curriculum with the Teaching & Learning team, coaching teachers, assessing performance, and providing operational support. The Dean cultivates productive relationships with faculty, students, and families, reporting directly to the Principal.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute high-quality, standards-based school curriculum and instructional content.
Work with the principal to develop tactical strategies to improve student academic performance.
Coordinate instructional support for co-curriculars, special education, and other student needs.
Motivate and focus staff on student performance to reach for increasingly high levels of student achievement.
Model school culture by being a regular presence in classrooms.
Support execution and coordination of cross-school instructional initiatives.
Work closely with the leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture.
Lead the implementation of values integration and character development within the classroom community.
Be highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has a strong culture.
Support execution and coordination of cross-school instructional and cultural initiatives.
Continuously monitor student achievement with data analysis support.
Articulate benchmark student performance goals for each grade level and work with teachers to set clear, measurable student performance goals.
Analyze results for assignments, standardized tests, and other data points to target interventions.
Recognize and celebrate exemplary student achievement.
Communicate student academic issues to parents regularly.
Plan, implement, and provide ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff.
Support teachers in developing their classroom management and instructional practice.
Conduct classroom observations and follow-up with targeted feedback and support.
Communicate teacher performance to the principal, highlighting teachers in need of coaching.
Complete quarterly, mid-year, and end-of-year teacher performance evaluations.
Organize summer training and professional development days.
Recognize and celebrate staff professional growth and success.
Teach classes when necessary for coverage or professional development.
Collaborate with the Leadership Team regarding daily schedule, class schedule, and student placements.
Ensure completion of report cards and progress reports.
Participate in the teacher recruitment and hiring process.

Requirements

At least five years of full time classroom teaching experience
At least one year of adult management/teacher coaching
Experience in education leadership is strongly preferred.
Ability to effectively manage instructional and non-instructional staff.
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities.
Demonstrated success in developing academic programs and academic culture.
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
Demonstrated success in planning staff professional development and leading teams of teachers
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess student progress toward standards and present data effectively.
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Extreme flexibility to accommodate multiple priorities and a strong work ethic to accommodate high levels of responsibilities
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
Model effective and high-quality teaching.
Ability to give and implement feedback.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision making.
Must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills
Zest
Grit
Hope
Social intelligence
Gratitude
Sense of humor
Analytical skills
Data analysis

Location

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of teaching experience
1+ year of management/coaching experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required

Salary/Compensations

$100,636 - $161,935

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave
Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care
Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability
8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years
Annual professional development funds
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools.
KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning.
Through KIPP Forward, we support alumni in college, career, and life.
We serve over 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.