[2026-2027] Instructional Dean - Elementary School (Bronx)

About the Organization

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow.

About the Role

The Dean is responsible for ensuring that the highest quality curricula are developed across the school and for creating a positive, structured, and disciplined school culture. They coordinate curriculum and instructional content with the Teaching & Learning team, coach teachers, assess teacher and student performance, coordinate professional development needs for the school, and provide operational support to keep the academic program running. The Dean cultivates productive relationships with faculty, students, and families and reports directly to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and Assessment
  • Develop and execute high-quality, standards-based school curriculum and instructional content consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and KIPP NYC.
  • Articulate student performance goals for each grade level and work with teachers to set measurable student goals in individual classes.
  • Continuously monitor student achievement by analyzing independent work, standardized test results, and other data points to target interventions.
  • Attend and facilitate productive content team meetings.
• School Culture
  • Work closely with the leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture.
  • Lead the implementation of values integration and character development within the classroom community.
  • Be highly present and visible during school hours, ensuring the school maintains a strong culture.
  • Support execution and coordination of cross-school instructional and cultural initiatives.
• Student Discipline
  • Model positive interactions with students and handle misbehavior using principles of Love and Logic, Lemov techniques, and other strategies.
  • Recognize and celebrate exemplary student achievement and behavior, communicating regularly with families.
  • Reinforce the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan and serve as a point person for discipline and culture issues.
  • Assist in creating and implementing individual behavior plans in conjunction with the Social Worker/Guidance Counselor.
• Teacher Coaching and Professional Development
  • Plan, implement, and provide ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff, focusing on building positive student relationships, student culture, and classroom community.
  • Support teachers in developing classroom management and instructional practice, including unit and lesson planning, lesson execution, and use of assessment data.
  • Conduct classroom observations and follow up with targeted feedback and support.
  • Communicate teacher performance to the principal, highlighting areas needing improvement.
  • Complete quarterly, mid-year, and end-of-year teacher performance evaluations.
  • Organize summer training and professional development days in coordination with other Deans and the Principal.
  • Recognize and celebrate staff professional growth and success.
• Operational Support
  • Teach classes when necessary for coverage or professional development of teachers.
  • Collaborate with the Leadership Team on daily schedule, class schedule, and student placements.
  • Ensure completion of report cards and progress reports.
  • Participate in the teacher recruitment and hiring process in collaboration with the Principal.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and alignment with KIPP NYC’s character traits: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
• At least five years of full-time classroom teaching experience.
• At least one year of adult management/teacher coaching experience.
• Experience in education leadership is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage instructional and non-instructional staff.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within KIPP NYC communities.
• Demonstrated success in developing academic programs and academic culture.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Demonstrated success in planning staff professional development and leading teams of teachers.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess student progress toward standards and present data effectively.
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
• Extreme flexibility to accommodate multiple priorities and a strong work ethic.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to model effective and high-quality teaching.
• Ability to give and implement feedback.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,636 - $195,427, determined using an equitable compensation scale based on years of experience and scope of responsibility.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous time-off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This role is based in NYC and may require travel to our schools. Relocation outside a commutable distance or out of New York State may impact employment status.