Assistant Principal of Culture

Dream•New York City, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DREAM, formerly Harlem RBI, is an organization that serves over 2,500 youth annually through a network of PreK-12 charter schools and sports-based youth development programs in East Harlem and the South Bronx. The organization aims to create lifelong learners through rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, family engagement, and health and wellness, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand its reach. The Assistant Principal of Culture at DREAM Charter High School will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of school culture, acting as a strategic partner to the Principal. This role involves developing, monitoring, and sustaining school culture systems and policies, analyzing data, partnering with families, and training staff in restorative practices to support student achievement. The Assistant Principal of Culture directly manages Deans of Culture and the Dean of Social Emotional Learning and Community, reporting to the Principal as part of the School Leadership Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required.
Minimum of five (5) years of school culture or teaching experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of school leadership experience with a record of strong student academic and culture achievement.
Able to create and sustain a highly functioning team.
Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and developing new and experienced teachers.
Strong teaching and classroom culture building skills and the ability to coach others on these skills.
Able to work on a team, collaborating with other leaders and external stakeholders.
Strong communication, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills.
Expertise in partnering with families to support all students.
Experience creating, monitoring and maintaining sustainable school culture systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
Strong organizational skills.
Extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.
Adaptable, flexible, great at problem-solving and poised in crisis.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
Strong judgment and high levels of discretion.
Demonstrated ability to act as a servant leader.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or school leadership, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and sustain a school culture that reflects high expectations, achievement, and student support.
Develop, implement, and monitor a school-wide discipline system aligned with responsive and restorative practices and positive reinforcement.
Lead the Culture Team to provide multi-tiered support for students facing academic, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
Oversee investigations of disciplinary issues and maintain accurate records, ensuring transparency, equity, and alignment with the school’s Code of Conduct and DREAM’s Staff Handbook.
Manage the creation and implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions.
Plan and lead return-from-suspension meetings with families, students, and staff to promote accountability and reintegration.
Supervise the implementation of school attendance and dress code policies.
Monitor and improve key school systems such as student arrival, lunch, dismissal, and transitions to ensure safety and efficiency.
Analyze behavioral and attendance data to guide interventions and school-wide planning.
Supervise and coach the School Culture Team, including Deans of Culture, Assistant Deans of Culture, and Dean of SEL and Community, and Family and Community Engagement Manager, fostering professional growth and excellence.
Collaborate with the School Leadership Team to ensure the effective implementation of DREAM model and strategic initiatives.
Plan and lead professional development for staff, focusing on behavior management, classroom culture, and responsive practices.
Conduct classroom observations, provide feedback, and support teachers in implementing effective management strategies.
Work closely with the Assistant Principal of Instruction to ensure alignment on coaching plans, feedback, and support for teachers.
Build a collaborative culture among staff, promoting continuous improvement and shared responsibility for the school’s culture.
Serve as a key member of the School Leadership Team and strategic partner to the Principal.
Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children.
Ability to select between a variety of medical plans.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave.
Flexible spending account options.
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit).
Fitness and entertainment discounts.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure.
Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses.
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program.
Tuition reimbursement support.
Access to a professional development fund.
Approximately 48 days off throughout the school year for school-based 12-month employees, including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.