Associate Director/Director of High School Science

Zeta Charter Schools•New York, NY

3d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeta is seeking an Associate Director or Director of High School Science to make a significant impact on students' academic achievement and social-emotional development. The organization is dedicated to providing world-class education and fostering a love for learning, with plans to expand its network of schools. This role is based at the Network Office for Academic Excellence and School Excellence in the Bronx, NY, with a hybrid work arrangement that includes in-person days and optional remote days. The position requires a Master's Degree and at least five years of school leadership experience with a proven record of academic outcomes in Science, including performance on New York State Science exams, Regents exams, and AP exams. The specific title will depend on the candidate's experience.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
At least five years of school leadership experience
Proven record of academic outcomes in Science including, but not limited to, New York State Science exams, Regents exams, and AP exams.
Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics C: Mechanics

Responsibilities

Design rigorous Science learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding of scientific concepts, strengthen their ability to analyze evidence and data, and develop their skills in scientific reasoning and explanation.
Lead high school Science with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals.
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.
Create and curate curriculum across curriculum and assessment materials aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and 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.
Design and lead professional learning trainings for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers to lead to excellent academic results.
Develop clear instructional management plans to ensure all Science 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.
Study data to identify gaps and take action to ensure leaders and teachers are using data to increase learning outcomes.
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.