Dean of Student Engagement-Upper School

Ethical Culture Fieldston School•New York, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) is seeking a Dean of Student Engagement (DSE) for its Upper School. This progressive PreK-12 independent school, founded in 1878, offers a rich curriculum and serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students across two campuses. The Upper School, located in the Bronx, has approximately 600 students and 80 faculty members. ECFS is committed to inclusion and belonging, fostering an environment where students and staff embrace diversity and engage in open dialogue. The DSE will report to the Upper School Assistant Principal of Student Life and will be responsible for developing and spearheading co-curricular programs and activities. This role requires strong organizational and time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to engage effectively with students. The position is onsite and not remote. The DSE will receive a $10,000 stipend and will have a teaching load of .50 with .50 release time. The hiring range for this position is $75,261-$184,830, exclusive of the stipend.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree (a Master’s degree is strongly preferred).
A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning.
The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community.
A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds.
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback.
The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks.
A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools).
The ability to work some evenings as required.
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree

Responsibilities

Supervising student activities and assemblies, including the Assembly After Dark program; over 50+ student clubs; four student publications; and approximately 26 assemblies per year.
Facilitating partnership programs with area schools, including programs with University Heights High School, SAR Academy, and Swain County High School.
Developing programming and working with faculty, staff, and students while directly supervising experiential learning programs, including: ALP (Alternative Learning Period), MAD (Modified Awareness Days), FAD (Fieldston Awareness Days).
Overseeing local and regional student conferences, including SUPAA Conference, NY Gender Summit, Progressive Schools Student Leadership Conference, and others as needed.
Planning and executing other events that address special topics of interest to the Upper School community, including responding to current and pressing political and social issues as they arise.
Developing and supervising mission-driven programming, including: Community Day, Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Sibling programs.
Collaborating with BSI department & Community Service Learning (CSL) office on initiatives within their respective purviews.
Co-Chairing the Senior Projects Committee with the Assistant Principal for Student Life.
Co-Advising the Fieldston Student Government (FSG) with the Assistant Principal for Student Life.
Supervising the School-wide summer book project, which includes chairing the Summer Book Committee.
Regularly consulting with the Grade Deans and divisional leadership team regarding individual student concerns and grade-wide, school-wide, and programmatic issues.
Performing other duties, projects and tasks as assigned.