Instructional Support Dean Of Culture and Success, Promise Academy
Job Description
When students enter HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise. Our schools have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses.
In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.
Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ’s comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services.
To support our teachers, we provide them with weekly professional development, access to top-of-the-line technology, including a personal laptop, and Smartboards and tablets in the classroom. Additionally, our teachers are surrounded by colleagues and professionals—ranging from academic and instructional coaches and deans of students, to guidance counselors and social workers—all committed to ensuring the success for every child. As a teacher at Promise Academy, you will take your place in a team that seamlessly surrounds children in a safe, enriching environment, making sure the reach their full potential.
We are seeking a Dean Of Culture and Success. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.
Dean Of Culture and Success Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Responsibilities
- Develop and implement system for collection of teacher lesson plans and delivery of feedback
- Administer in conjunction with the Principal and Asst. Principal classroom culture observations and performance evaluations of teachers
- Work with administration and school coaches in providing additional support to teachers where needed
- Conduct classroom observations based on Relay GSE’s framework for feedback and observation
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for all fifty (50) staff around school culture and classroom management
Culture Responsibilities
- Supervise the dean team in supporting the students and the upholding the school discipline policy. Create a structure to facilitate student personal growth, behavioral and academic achievement
- Develop and spearhead the building wide emergency plan for safe evacuation of staff and students
- Coordinate transitions from day school to after school
- Partner with Deans and School Counselor on character education
- Maintain data management of attendance with attendance worker, parent participation with parent coordinator, and discipline with deans
- Administer at risk/non-at risk student boys and girls groups with school counselor and deans
- Assist the principal in recruiting, selecting, hiring, and managing all staff including traveling to Career Fairs
- Manage all student disciplinary matters, including suspensions, detentions and parent interactions
Dean Of Culture and Success Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
- A dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
- Master’s degree with 3-5 years teaching experience required
- 2 years of experience in an administrative/leadership capacity desired
- Must be able to demonstrate successful teaching experience and/or administrative experience
- Extensive course work experience in curriculum development
- Knowledge of student development and student learning theories
- New York State certification in teaching required
