Dean of Culture

Hebrew Public•New York, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Hebrew Public seeks a Dean of Culture to serve as an integral educational leader supporting its academic program at SIHP. Working closely with the network academic leadership team and with school-based staff, the Academic Dean will play a critical role in leading and supporting SIHP to achieve its academic vision by leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional development. The successful candidate will possess a track record of breakthrough student achievement results in their own classroom and will demonstrate a keen ability to coach others to similar outcomes. Reporting to the Head of School, the Academic Dean will drive continual improvement of instruction at their school. The opportunity is ideal for a proven instructional leader who is passionate about strengthening Hebrew Public’s commitment to exceptional instruction and student achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Three years full-time classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred, preferably in grades pre-K-8
A team player, with a strong work ethic and consistent follow-through
Very strong understanding of the social and emotional development of children
Exceptionally effective at building lasting and meaningful relationships with elementary aged students and their families
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong track record of student achievement in your past roles
A strong sense of personal accountability for school wide student achievement and social emotional growth
An unshakable conviction that all students can learn at a high level

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred
NYS Teacher Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and mission-aligned school environment
Promote student belonging, leadership, and civic responsibility
Design and implement schoolwide culture systems
Integrate robust social-emotional learning (SEL) and character education
Create meaningful opportunities for student voice, empathy development, community engagement
Oversee a data-driven, multi-tiered system of behavioral support (PBIS/MTSS)
Manage equitable and progressive discipline protocols balancing accountability with student growth
Coordinate Tier 1–3 behavioral interventions
Lead and monitor attendance initiatives
Ensure regulatory compliance related to student conduct
Analyze and utilize behavior data to improve schoolwide outcomes
Empower instructional staff to support student success
Strengthen home-school partnerships
Provide targeted coaching in classroom management and responsive classroom practices
Facilitate collaborative problem-solving for complex student needs
Build strong, trust-based relationships with families
Supervise and support a small team (as applicable)

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. No vesting period.
Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child.
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. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
University partnerships for certification.
Opportunities for global travel experiences.