DREAM
Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM
New York, NY - Multi-Site · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$125k-$140kDetected 166 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools -growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
- The incoming annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 per year.
- New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Responsibilities
- Designs and manages the development of a rigorous, vertically-aligned, and interdisciplinary grades K-12th grade STEM curriculum that fosters the achievement of all students, takes a constructivist, interdisciplinary approach, is culturally and historically responsive, and develops students' critical consciousness
- Manages the creation and revision of network interim and unit-level assessments
- Collaborates with the Managing Director of Academics and other key stakeholders to design a multi-year process for strategic redesign, revision, and codification of the K-12th STEM curriculum and assessments
- Manages the analysis of student data to assess the effectiveness of curricular design and implementation, makes necessary short- and long-term revisions and improvements, and creates network, school, and classroom-level action plans and resources to improve student achievement
- Collaborates with and coaches Principals, Academic Deans, Deans of Student Supports, and other key stakeholders to regularly analyze assessment data and use it to drive instruction
- Leads Working Groups made up of leaders and teachers across our schools to innovate on our academic program.
- Manages the STEM team within the Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT) to ensure alignment of our K-12 STEM programs, production and distribution of curriculum and assessment, and the analysis of data
- Manages the design and coaches the facilitation of high quality network-level professional development and coaching practices
- Collaborates with others to design and lead highly effective training school leaders, facilitate CIT meetings and professional development, and design and develop CIT operations and strategy and network-wide academic strategy
- Leads curriculum implementation and content walkthroughs to support school-based teams in determining focus areas and action steps for instructional improvement by observing literacy instruction and analyzing student and teacher data
Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to project plan, prioritize, and balance multiple projects simultaneously;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Education, Teaching, or School Leadership, preferred;
- Minimum of 8 years of education experience with a record of achievement for all children, required;
- Minimum of 3 years of school or network leadership experience, required; both school and network leadership experience, preferred;
- Extensive experience in the selection, design, and development of STEM curriculum and assessment;
- Deep experience and a commitment to innovation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement;
- A successful record of developing teacher and leader knowledge, skill, and productive mindsets around teaching and learning, including experience with design and execution of adult professional development and coaching;
- Extensive knowledge of the science of reading, instructional design, curriculum development, assessment design, historically responsive pedagogies, and pedagogical best practices in STEM;
- A drive to succeed and achieve great results on behalf of all students, especially those furthest from opportunity;
- Deeply committed to fostering equity and inclusion in our schools;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and an ability to connect and build relationships with a diverse group of people;
Nice to have
- Minimum of 3 years of school or network leadership experience, required
- both school and network leadership experience, preferred;
- Bachelor's Degree required
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.
- The incoming annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 per year.
- New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
- All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses.
- Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.
- From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.
Benefits
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
Equal opportunity
- If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
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