Dean of Instruction - STEM

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School– New York City

About Great Oaks NYC

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School– New York City (GO-NYC) prepares students to shape the world, not be defined by it. We believe children learn best through a combination of direct instruction and project-based, authentic experiences to support skill development and accelerate learning. Our program is organized around the design principles of Mastery, Leadership, and Community. GO-NYC provides rigorous, project-based learning, advanced coursework, and supplemental tutorial support that centers equity, culturally responsive teaching, and strong relationships. We seek talented, tenacious, asset-minded people who share our belief that all students deserve a high-quality education. 

Design Principles

Mastery: For students to shape the world and not be defined by it, they must develop deep knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to new contexts. We emphasize student-centered, projected based curriculum and joyful teaching.  

Leadership: The purpose of leadership is to support a vision of the world in which equity and justice are essential. We offer leadership opportunities to students so that they can persist through challenges, plan proactively for their future, and collaborate with others.

Community: Community is predicated on the understanding that if it takes a village to raise a child, why not help raise the village. We support the whole child in the development of healthy self-esteem and confidence by building deep relationships with others and themselves. 

Position Summary

The Dean of STEM and is a member of the Principal’s leadership team and reports to the School Principal. This position will play a critical role in helping GO-NYC achieve its overall strategic goals and increase its impact. The Dean of STEM is responsible for supporting Science and Math teachers in grades 6-12 so that impeccable teaching and learning takes place in all GO-NYC classrooms, every day. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced classroom teacher who is ready for their first position in school leadership. Our Dean of STEM will have demonstrated success and a strong level of content knowledge in the areas of Science and Math, the passion to get results through others and the desire to improve outcomes for GO-NYC scholars. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Deep content knowledge in the areas of Science and Math
• Internalize and develop GO-NYC teachers in Science and Math curriculum 
• Develop a strong professional rapport with Science and Math teachers 
• Create and adjust learning scopes, sequences and units of study in Science and Math
• Ability to internalize and unpack units of study with teachers
• Lead powerful and frequent intellectual preparation sessions resulting in teachers walking away with a clear understanding of their next instructional steps
• Guide, support and coach Science and Math teachers 
• Provide teachers with actionable feedback 
• Support teachers so that they are able to bring lessons “to life” for scholars but using technology, artifacts, and other forms of realia
• Co-create interim unit quizzes, interim assessments and analyze data with the broader leadership team 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• At least 3+ years of relevant working experience, including 3+ years of teaching.
• Experience working in an Education or school setting. Charter School experience preferred. 
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work long hours 
• Ability to get results through others 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 
• Relentless commitment to the mission of Great Oaks Charter School and belief that every student has what it takes to be successful.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve academic growth and model a data driven instruction culture.
• Curriculum planning, grade level, or department/instructional leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate teachers to provide strong instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
• Successfully completes required criminal history proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
• A mission-driven, equity focused, and community-centered environment
• Benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A unique opportunity to lead a growing charter school into the future with a bold instructional and cultural vision