Associate Director/Director of High School Math

Zeta Charter Schools

$120K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Education or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of school leadership experience
  • Proven record of academic outcomes in Math
  • Familiarity with New York State Math exams and higher-level Math courses
  • Experience in curriculum design and assessment management

Responsibilities

  • Design Math learning experiences to deepen conceptual understanding
  • Lead high school Math programs to meet rigorous annual academic goals
  • Foster collaboration across teams to enhance student learning
  • Create and curate curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards
  • Lead professional learning for educators to achieve academic excellence
  • Develop instructional management plans and observe Math instruction
  • Analyze data to identify gaps and improve learning outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and commuting expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Monthly wellness and lifestyle expense stipend
  • Live therapy sessions and a free Headspace subscription
  • MacBook Air and mobile phone reimbursement
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms
  • Professional development books
Full Job Description
Deliver powerful results

To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Associate Director or Director of High School Math with a Master's Degree and at least five years of school leadership with a proven record of academic outcomes in Math including, but not limited to, New York State Math exams, Regents exams, and AP exams. The position title will be commensurate with candidate experience relative to Zeta's organizational levels.

In this role, you will support our team to ensure that students achieve excellent results in Math courses (Advanced Algebra II & Geometry, AP Precalculus, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science A, etc.) in high school through:
  • Math Vision and Strategy: Design rigorous Math learning experiences that deepen students' conceptual understanding, strengthen their ability to reason quantitatively and solve complex problems, and develop their capacity to clearly explain and justify their mathematical thinking;
  • Achieve Annual Academic Goals: Lead high school Math with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals;
  • Collaboration and Problem Solving: Develop authentic and meaningful relationships across Zeta to collaborate effectively to support growth in service of student learning. View every challenge as an opportunity for root cause analysis and change;
  • Curriculum and Assessment Management: Create and curate curriculum across curriculum and assessment materials aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and our Zeta Learning Competencies, including unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments. Ensure a coherent sequence of learning through unit and lesson plans grounded in critical thinking;
  • Professional Learning: Design and lead professional learning trainings for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers to lead to excellent academic results;
  • Instructional Management: Develop clear instructional management plans to ensure all Math instruction is consistently implemented at a high level. Observe instruction across Zeta schools and develop leaders and teachers in service of ensuring programming is implemented at a high level to lead to exceptional academic outcomes;
  • Data Analysis: Study data to identify gaps and take action to ensure leaders and teachers are using data to increase learning outcomes;
  • Feedback Driven: Embrace a growth mindset. Actively seek, provide, and incorporate feedback, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration;
  • Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed.
Join our purpose-driven community

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta:
  • We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students
  • We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback
  • We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them
  • We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment
  • We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details
  • We are caring and put team over individual at all times

We accepting applications on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $130,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.
How does Zeta invest in you?

We offer great benefits:
  • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
  • Competitive compensation

We provide awesome perks:
  • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts - it's up to you!)
  • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription
  • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
  • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
  • Books for professional development

We care deeply about your personal and professional growth:
  • Clear pathway to professional growth
  • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
  • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
  • Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
Apply Now!

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