Hybrid Managing Director of Academics

at DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

• Job title: Managing Director of Academics
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $165,000 - $180,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Providing instructional leadership for DREAM’s K–12 academic program focusing on curriculum implementation and teacher development. Leading a Curriculum and Instruction Team to enhance educational quality and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and content leadership for DREAM’s K–12 academic program, with a strong emphasis on excellent curriculum implementation, leader and teacher development, and instructional quality.
• Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Learning, lead the 10-member Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT) and oversee DREAM’s network-wide approach to curriculum, assessment, data responsiveness, professional learning, and instructional support.
• Evolve the role from system-building and vision-setting into a content-focused and implementation-driven position.
• Take strong curricular foundations—particularly in K–8—and drive them from good to excellent, while leading high school curriculum development and implementation.
• Develop instructional leadership skill set of Curriculum and Instruction Team Directors and Associate Directors as well as school Principals, Academic Deans, and teachers across the network through high-quality coaching, professional development, and modeling of exemplary practice.
• Lead the selection, adaptation, and implementation of rigorous, AP- and SAT-aligned, career-connected, and culturally responsive high school curricula across content areas.
• Analyze student achievement data and instructional trends while leading the Curriculum and Instruction Team to analyze network-wide, school, and class level data and craft multi-week action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field, preferred;
• 7+ years of school or network academic, curriculum and/or instructional leadership experience, required;
• 2+ years of network or central office leadership experience, required;
• Charter school experience, highly preferred;
• Experience teaching and leading multiple grade bands and content areas, highly preferred;
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to set detailed vision and direction across large, complex sets of work
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a proven ability to meet and exceed ambitious goals
• Exceptional relationship management and influence skills; a proven servant leader
• Effective written and verbal communication, with strong active listening skills
• A deep understanding of the Common Core standards
• A deep understanding of Humanities and STEM pedagogies, programs, and effective practices
• Exceptional self-motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, and team orientation
• Collaborative decision-making style, with a proven track record of working effectively with diverse individuals to drive decision-making and results
• Self-awareness and absolute integrity
• Exemplary curriculum and assessment writing skills
• Ability to deliver impactful professional development to leaders and teachers
• Insistence on academic excellence and rigor
• Dedication to doing whatever it takes to help all students achieve academic success
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

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;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
• Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
• Tuition reimbursement support;
• Access to a professional development fund;
• All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
• *Benefits are subject to change.*