Managing Director of Teaching and Learning

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking a Managing Director of Teaching and Learning. This role serves as the network instructional leader, responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction to foster a productive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, a demonstrated track record of success moving students and using data to inform the big picture, and an understanding and respect for the families and community of Central Harlem. The JOB GOAL is to provide leadership, supervision, and coordination of the total educational program (i.e., curriculum, instruction and assessment and all related staff development) within the network.

Requirements

Master's Degree in related area (e.g., Curriculum and Instruction, Administration and Supervision) from an accredited college/university
A valid New York State School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL) certification is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of administrative/leadership experience
Deep understanding of NY Learning Standards
Extensive experience in curriculum development and MTSS/RTI
Must be able to demonstrate successful administrative experience
Strong skill set in human relations, communications, problem-solving, and organization

Responsibilities

Oversee a well-articulated educational program that is current, comprehensive, and consistent with Promise Academy Charter School pillars of instruction and ensures the implementation of NY Learning Standards.
Design and implement a curriculum review process that utilizes multiple measures of data in order to study, research, recommend, and evaluate existing and new programs for modification and implementation.
Ensure the integration of all instructional programs with special emphasis on K-12 articulation and consistency.
Organize regular network curriculum meetings with all professional staff and related groups to ensure healthy, collaborative processes in all aspects of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Coordinate network Extended Learning Programs.
With the Director of Information Systems oversee all curriculum-related technology-based systems and plan for the effective integration of educational technology into the curriculum.
Supervise and coordinate curriculum, textbook, and instructional media selection and adoption processes, including submission to the Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent for subsequent Board approval.
Assist in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain to curriculum and instruction.
Provides supplemental instruction to scholars in need during extended learning opportunities.
Support the Principals and Education Directors in the review of the day-to-day performance, observation, and evaluation of professional staff.
With the Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent, oversee the Network’s instructional improvement plans.
Have an ability to serve in the functions of other roles within the school when needed.
With the Director of Literacy, coordinate all aspects of the Robertson Foundation Grant.
Collaborate with the Director of Special Services and English as a New Language, Counseling, and Principals on the development and implementation of a comprehensive K-12 assessment program, the selection of testing instruments, the design of alternative assessments, and the use of testing data to drive instruction.
With the Deputy Superintendent, interpret assessment results to key stakeholders.
With the Director of Training and Development design and implement in-service programs and professional/staff development experiences for all professional staff and teacher fellows based on network and school priorities for instructional improvement.
Facilitate the participation of administrators and staff in professional development experiences to enhance their job-related knowledge and skills.
Keep abreast of and interpret to the staff the current research in the area of curriculum development, teaching, and learning.
Promote on-going, two-way communications with students, school personnel, parents, and others to enhance the educational program and the network.
Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of program-related literature and publications.
Participate in related administrative and curriculum meetings for administrators and supervisors.
Facilitate articulation experiences for instructional and other staff.
Participate in relevant administrative meetings conducted by the Deputy Superintendent.
Continue own professional growth and development through memberships; attendance at relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences; enrollment in advanced courses; and similar activities.
Stay up-to-date with changes and developments in the profession by attending professional workshops and meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and participating in other experiences.
Represents the network at relevant local and NY State meetings.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.
Serves as the HCZ Promise Academy point of contact in the organization for communication in the absence of the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent.
Supports the preparation and facilitation of organization site visits and special engagements.
Serve as an instructional resource for programming decisions across the organization.
May be required to participate in zone activities after-school and on the weekends.
Must be accessible for emergencies that require support after work hours and on the weekends.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career Advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)