Academic Dean

Hebrew Public • New York, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

SIHP is part of a growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join its supportive and inclusive community. The network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world. The schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public is dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic, ethical, and curious global citizens. Through its SuRGE program (Supporting, Rewarding, and Growing Educators), Hebrew Public provides transparency and guaranteed salary increases, rewards excellence with additional 5-10% increases and other forms of recognition, and offers clear career pathways with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• 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 New York state and national standards, curriculum and assessments.
• Deep expertise in K–2 literacy development, including structured literacy, phonics, phonemic awareness, and evidence-based early reading instruction aligned with the science of reading.
• Demonstrated success coaching teachers in the implementation of high-quality literacy curricula and intervention strategies for early learners in grades K–2.
• 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.
• 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.
• NYS Teaching Certificate
• Master’s Degree in Teaching or related field

Nice To Haves

• Sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coaching, professional development, and evaluations to school-based instructional staff, working with network and school leaders.
• Establish a unified vision of academic rigor grounded in data-driven instructional decision making, collaborating with other members of the network academic team.
• Analyze instructional data, including student achievement outcomes, and leverage insights to inform academic priorities.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Vision: 100% covered by employer
• 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar with no vesting period
• Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends
• Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
• Student Loan counseling
• Discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• 30+ holidays
• 10 PTO days (10 month staff)
• 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Eligible for up to 12 weeks of NY Paid Family Leave
• Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one times salary through UNUM
• Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
• University partnerships for certification
• Opportunities for global travel experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level