Dean of Culture (2026-2027 School Year)

Democracy Prep Public Schools•New York, NY

3h•$98,700•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for the 2026-2027 School Year. The Dean of Culture is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining strong systems that support, monitor, and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards aligned with school goals and vision. This position will utilize and leverage scholar culture data to drive positive school culture and inform scholar support plans. The Dean will also equip and coach others to uphold school-wide systems in support of culture, monitor and manage scholars' accountability to the expectations of the DREAM Office, and implement consistent school-wide management practices. This role assumes responsibility for the academic and social progress of all students as a member of the leadership team and requires effective communication and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues. The Dean will also set the agenda for Scholar Support Team meetings and, in partnership with the school leader, coach and support all staff on school culture skill development through professional development, huddles, observations, and one-on-one coaching. Management of positive behavior programs and incentives is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

An educator with experience working in schools and with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
A professional with a proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators.
A youth mentor with the skills to help students navigate and succeed in a high expectations school culture.
A clear communicator who appreciates that how something is said is as important as what is said.
Someone who regularly seeks out feedback and is able to implement at a quick pace.
A detail-oriented planner.
Someone who can manage their time well, prioritize tasks, and manages up to leaders for support when unsure of how to do the above.
A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required).

Nice To Haves

Prior school-based, scholar support work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and maintain strong systems that support, monitor and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards aligned with school goals and vision.
Utilize and leverage scholar culture data to drive positive school culture and to inform scholar support plans.
Equip and coach others to uphold school-wide systems in support of culture.
Monitor, manage and hold scholars accountable to the expectations of the DREAM Office.
Implement consistent school-wide management practices for all students and individualized management plans incorporating discipline, structure, appropriate incentives, and high expectations.
Assume responsibility for the academic and social progress of all students, as a member of the leadership team.
Communicate effectively and maintain consistent, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Set agenda and direction for Scholar Support Team meetings by scheduling and managing all details.
In partnership with the school leader, coach and support all staff on school culture skill development via professional development, weekly staff huddles, classroom observations, and one on one coaching support, as needed.
Manage positive behavior programs and incentives, as directed by the school leader.