Senior Director of Program Coaching

DREAM•New York, NY

6d•$150,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DREAM is developing AI-enabled teaching and learning models to expand opportunity for students across the Bronx. Over three years, the initiative will partner with 15 schools to implement AI fluency curricula, use AI tools to accelerate learning, and pursue school models centered on real-world learning and future-ready skills. DREAM will recruit partner schools, provide training and embedded coaching, and support educators in implementing and adapting practices, curricula, and tools. The work will use rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement to improve academic outcomes while creating more opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Reporting to the Head of Program Implementation, the Senior Director of Program Coaching will lead the development and delivery of coaching across DREAM’s innovation program, including AI fluency, technology-enabled learning acceleration, and AI school redesign. The role translates program goals into coaching approaches that help school leaders, staff, and teachers implement new tools and practices effectively. The Senior Director will establish the processes, systems, and resources that guide coaching, directly manage and develop program coaches, and coach school leaders and staff. The team is expected to begin with approximately two coaches and grow as programming expands. Early work will focus on building and codifying the coaching model, with an ongoing focus on strengthening coaching practice across school systems and contexts. The position is part of the Implementation Team. The team works onsite at least three days per week and remotely up to two days per week, with some weeks requiring additional onsite work at DREAM offices in East Harlem and the South Bronx and at partner schools in the South Bronx.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of full-time school teaching experience, with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture.
At least 4 years of experience in school leadership, network leadership, or leadership within an education coaching organization, including coaching other leaders and managing full-time teams to outcomes.
Ability to develop others’ coaching practice through training, observation, and actionable feedback.
Excellent instructional eye and ability to identify root causes and precise action steps in coaching.
Experience translating instructional or leadership approaches into clear processes, tools, and resources others can use.
Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and instructional leadership, and ability to connect program goals to specific educator practices.
Ability to adapt coaching approaches across systems and contexts while maintaining clear expectations and excellent service delivery.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and influence skills, including the ability to build trust and support changes in practice across organizations.
Exemplary interpersonal skills and understanding of adult learning strategies for mentoring and coaching.
Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive decision-making.
Strong belief in DREAM’s mission and values and desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education or School Administration.

Responsibilities

Develop and codify coaching approaches for each Innovation program, defining coaching goals, standard practices, and structure.
Ensure coaching helps school leaders, teachers, and staff use DREAM’s AI tools in assessment data cycles, direct instruction, and tutoring.
Create coaching playbooks, tools, and processes that turn program design into actionable implementation support.
Develop coaching approaches for using AI in assessment and data cycles, streamlining instructional workflows, and implementing technology-enabled curriculum and tutoring tools.
Design and iterate coaching practices that support leaders’ implementation responsibilities and teachers’ day-to-day practice across different school systems and contexts.
Directly manage, train, develop, and provide ongoing feedback to a team of coaches.
Develop coaches through observation, feedback, modeling, and ongoing professional learning.
Coach coaches in relationship-building, influencing practice, and adapting their approach to school leaders, staff, and teachers’ needs.
Gather data and refine systems and resources to support consistent practice as the team and programming grow.
Provide direct coaching to school leaders, staff, and teachers implementing DREAM’s Innovation programs.
Support school leaders in building capacity to guide implementation and coach educators through changes in instructional practice.
Partner with the Head of Program Implementation to refine coaching approaches based on coaches’ experiences and participating schools’ needs.
Build productive relationships with school and system leaders to support implementation across varied organizational contexts.
Perform other responsibilities related to the role as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible medical health plans, with DREAM subsidizing most costs for employees and their spouses or domestic partners and children.
Choice of medical plans.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Flexible spending account options.
Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit.
Fitness and entertainment discounts.
Employee assistance program support.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment.
Access to a professional development fund.
Referral bonuses.
Approximately 48 days off throughout the year for full-time Network Support employees, including holidays, sick days, personal days, and summer Fridays.
Competitive salary of $150,000 to $160,000 per year, commensurate with relevant experience; staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases.