Academic Dean (2024-2025)

Dean of Academics (2024-2025)

Start Date: Summer 2024

Location: 829 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, NY

CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens

Our mission is to lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Our focus on global citizenship is embodied by three core elements:

• The building of relationships across difference, embodied by our focus on racial, cultural, and economic diversity
• The study of Modern Hebrew and of Israel as a window into other languages, cultures and experiences
• Our unique set of global citizenship values that infuse all that we do, described through the acronym OLAM (the Hebrew word for "world"). These values include Outstanding Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Aware Communication and Making a Difference.

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world's problems. Other key program elements in Hebrew Public's New York City schools include the Responsive Classroom model, Expeditionary Learning, Close Reading, Wilson Reading System, Eureka, Number Stories, Fundations and Geodes.

About the Position:

This is an exciting time to join Staten Island Hebrew Public in its second year. Join an exciting community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about global education and are committed to improved student learning and outcomes. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Dean of Academics that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the network and school leaders, provide instructional coaching, professional development, and evaluations to school based instructional staff.
• Collaborating with other members of the network academic team, establish a unified vision of academic rigor grounded in data-driven instructional decision making.
• Analyze instructional data, including student achievement outcomes, and leverage insights to inform academic priorities.
• Strategizing and managing the cultivation of positive school culture for all students.
• Establish and manage exceptional professional relationships with critical stakeholders including Heads of School, Network Directors of Curriculum and Instruction and all teaching staff to provide best-in-class coaching and support.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A passion for and record of driving student achievement and overall success in diverse communities
• Strong experience analyzing and interpreting instructional data
• An ability to build empathy-based relationships to influence towards outcomes
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania state and national standards, curriculum and assessments
• Comfort navigating a matrixed reporting structure with the capacity to focus on broader organizational goals while adapting to individualized school needs
• A deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment
• A strong work ethic and commitment to results
• Proven ability and desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment
• An authentic commitment to the Hebrew Public mission and school model
• Sense of humor

Educational Background and Work Experience:

• A minimum of five years of instructional experience, ideally with familiarity of both elementary and secondary teaching and curriculum
• A minimum of two years of experience as an instructional leader (i.e. Dean of Instruction, Department Chair, Grade Level Chair, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of instructional best-practices and comfort across the K-8 continuum of learning.
• Teaching Certificate
• Masters Degree in Teaching or related field

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Starting salaries range from $100,000 or above based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE APPLY:

To be considered, interested applicants must submit a resume and detailed cover letter.