Associate Director\/Director of High School Science
Zeta Charter Schools · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Analyst$120k–$130k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key content:
- Intro: "Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate elementary, middle, and high schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network Office for Academic Excellence and School Excellence teams is located at 425 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10455. In this role, you can expect to work in person most days, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as other days of the week when your work requires it. Depending on the role, team members may have optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, as permitted, along with remote flexibility during academic calendar breaks when school is not in session."
That's about schedule and location.
- "Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Associate Director or Director of High School Science with a Master's Degree and at least five years of school leadership with a proven record of academic outcomes in Science including, but not limited to, New York State Science exams, Regents exams, and AP exams. The position title will be commensurate with candidate experience relative to Zeta's organizational levels."
- Then responsibilities list: "In this role, you will support our team to ensure that students achieve excellent results in Science courses (Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics C: Mechanics, etc.) in high school through:" then bullet list:
Science Vision and Strategy: Design rigorous Science learning experiences that deepen students' understanding of scientific concepts, strengthen their ability to analyze evidence and data, and develop their skills in scientific reasoning and explanation;
Achieve Annual Academic Goals: Lead high school Science with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals;
Collaboration and Problem Solving: Develop authentic and meaningful relationships across Zeta to collaborate effectively to support growth in service of student learning. View every challenge as an opportunity for root cause analysis and change;
Curriculum and Assessment Management: Create and curate curriculum across curriculum and assessment materials aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and our Zeta Learning Competencies, including unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments. Ensure a coherent sequence of learning through unit and lesson plans grounded in critical thinking;
Professional Learning: Design and lead professional learning trainings for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers to lead to excellent academic results;
Instructional Management: Develop clear instructional management plans to ensure all Science instruction is consistently implemented at a high level. Observe instruction across Zeta schools and develop leaders and teachers in service of ensuring programming is implemented at a high level to lead to exceptional academic outcomes;
Data Analysis: Study data to identify gaps and take action to ensure leaders and teachers are using data to increase learning outcomes;
Feedback Driven: Embrace a growth mindset. Actively seek, provide, and incorporate feedback, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration;
Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed.
- Then "Join our purpose-driven community Zeta Teammates Are Lifelong Learners Who Live With Child-like Joy And a Deep Sense Of Purpose. We Disrupt The Status Quo And Tackle Problems Together. Our Team Stands United By Our Commitment To a Limitless Future For Every Child. Our Zeta Team Is Comprised Of Top Talent With Incredible Schooling And Private Sector Experience. At Zeta We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all studentsWe bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedbackWe are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass themWe are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environmentWe have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the detailsWe are caring and put team over individual at all times"
That's about culture/benefits? Might be considered "About the role" or "Skills"? Probably "About the role" includes mission and culture.
- "We accepting applications on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $130,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus."
- Benefits: "How does Zeta invest in you? We Offer Great Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plansFlexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings Competitive compensation We provide awesome perks: Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts - it's up to you!)4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscriptionMacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phoneFully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machineZeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treatsBooks for professional development We care deeply about your personal and professional growth: Clear pathway to professional growthConsistent feedback and support from managers and teammates Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of teamInteractive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming"
- Then "Apply Now! Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.)." This is EEO boilerplate; we should remove.
Thus sections:
- About the role: could include mission, location, work arrangement (in-person most days, optional remote days). Also maybe "Network Office location". We'll put location and work schedule? But schedule is separate.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list of duties.
- Requirements: "Associate Director or Director of High School Science with a Master's Degree and at least five years of school leadership with a proven record of academic outcomes in Science including, but not limited to, New York State Science exams, Regents exams, and AP exams." Also maybe "position title will be commensurate with candidate experience" but that's vague; we can omit as filler? It's not specific; maybe we can include as part of Requirements? It says "The position title will be commensurate with candidate experience relative to Zeta's organizational levels." That's vague; maybe we can omit because it's not substantive detail. Better to keep only concrete requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? Could combine. But we need to decide sections. The instruction: use headings for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We can include only those with real content.
We have:
About the role: mission, location, work arrangement (in-person most days, optional remote days). Also maybe "Network Office for Academic Excellence and School Excellence teams is located at 425 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10455."
Responsibilities: bullet list.
Requirements: Master's Degree, at least five years of school leadership, proven record of academic outcomes in Science (NY State Science exams, Regents, AP exams).
Qualifications: maybe "Associate Director or Director of High School Science" as title? But that's role. Could treat as "Qualifications" includes the same as Requirements? Might be redundant. Perhaps we can put "Qualifications" as same as Requirements? But we need distinct sections; maybe we can omit Qualifications if content overlaps. However we need to avoid empty headings. We could put Qualifications: "Associate Director or Director of High School Science" as the role title? But that's not a qualification. Better to omit Qualifications if no distinct content.
Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; but we could infer from responsibilities: scientific reasoning, data analysis, curriculum design, professional learning, instructional management, feedback, collaboration. However we should not invent. The posting does not have a separate "Skills" section; we should not create one unless there is explicit list. So omit Skills.
Benefits: we have list: medical/dental/vision, FSA, 403(b) matching, monthly stipend for wellness, Talkspace therapy sessions, Headspace subscription, MacBook Air, mobile phone reimbursement, stocked teacher workrooms with snacks/Nespresso, Zeta swag, team outings, NYC sweet treats, books for professional development, clear pathway to professional growth, consistent feedback, Community Circle practice, Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming. Also "Competitive compensation" but that's pay.
Pay: salary range $120,000-$130,000, eligibility for annual discretionary merit-based performance bonus.
Schedule: work in person most days, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus other days as required; optional remote days Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays as permitted; remote flexibility during academic calendar breaks.
Thus we will output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key content:
- Intro: "Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate elementary, middle, and high schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network Office for Academic Excellence and School Excellence teams is located at 425 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10455. In this role, you can expect to work in person most days, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as other days of the week when your work requires it. Depending on the role, team members may have optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday, as permitted, along with remote flexibility during academic calendar breaks when school is not in session."
That's about schedule and location.
- "Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Associate Director or Director of High School Science with a Master's Degree and at least five years of school leadership with a proven record of academic outcomes in Science including, but not limited to, New York State Science exams, Regents exams, and AP exams. The position title will be commensurate with candidate experience relative to Zeta's organizational levels."
- Then responsibilities list: "In this role, you will support our team to ensure that students achieve excellent results in Science courses (Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics C: Mechanics, etc.) in high school through:" then bullet list:
Science Vision and Strategy: Design rigorous Science learning experiences that deepen students' understanding of scientific concepts, strengthen their ability to analyze evidence and data, and develop their skills in scientific reasoning and explanation;
Achieve Annual Academic Goals: Lead high school Science with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals;
Collaboration and Problem Solving: Develop authentic and meaningful relationships across Zeta to collaborate effectively to support growth in service of student learning. View every challenge as an opportunity for root cause analysis and change;
Curriculum and Assessment Management: Create and curate curriculum across curriculum and assessment materials aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and our Zeta Learning Competencies, including unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments. Ensure a coherent sequence of learning through unit and lesson plans grounded in critical thinking;
Professional Learning: Design and lead professional learning trainings for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers to lead to excellent academic results;
Instructional Management: Develop clear instructional management plans to ensure all Science instruction is consistently implemented at a high level. Observe instruction across Zeta schools and develop leaders and teachers in service of ensuring programming is implemented at a high level to lead to exceptional academic outcomes;
Data Analysis: Study data to identify gaps and take action to ensure leaders and teachers are using data to increase learning outcomes;
Feedback Driven: Embrace a growth mindset. Actively seek, provide, and incorporate feedback, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration;
Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed.
- Then "Join our purpose-driven community Zeta Teammates Are Lifelong Learners Who Live With Child-like Joy And a Deep Sense Of Purpose. We Disrupt The Status Quo And Tackle Problems Together. Our Team Stands United By Our Commitment To a Limitless Future For Every Child. Our Zeta Team Is Comprised Of Top Talent With Incredible Schooling And Private Sector Experience. At Zeta We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all studentsWe bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedbackWe are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass themWe are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environmentWe have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the detailsWe are caring and put team over individual at all times"
That's about culture/benefits? Might be considered "About the role" or "Skills"? Probably "About the role" includes mission and culture.
- "We accepting applications on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $130,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus."
- Benefits: "How does Zeta invest in you? We Offer Great Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plansFlexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings Competitive compensation We provide awesome perks: Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts - it's up to you!)4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscriptionMacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phoneFully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machineZeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treatsBooks for professional development We care deeply about your personal and professional growth: Clear pathway to professional growthConsistent feedback and support from managers and teammates Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of teamInteractive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming"
- Then "Apply Now! Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.)." This is EEO boilerplate; we should remove.
Thus sections:
- About the role: could include mission, location, work arrangement (in-person most days, optional remote days). Also maybe "Network Office location". We'll put location and work schedule? But schedule is separate.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list of duties.
- Requirements: "Associate Director or Director of High School Science with a Master's Degree and at least five years of school leadership with a proven record of academic outcomes in Science including, but not limited to, New York State Science exams, Regents exams, and AP exams." Also maybe "position title will be commensurate with candidate experience" but that's vague; we can omit as filler? It's not specific; maybe we can include as part of Requirements? It says "The position title will be commensurate with candidate experience relative to Zeta's organizational levels." That's vague; maybe we can omit because it's not substantive detail. Better to keep only concrete requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? Could combine. But we need to decide sections. The instruction: use headings for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We can include only those with real content.
We have:
About the role: mission, location, work arrangement (in-person most days, optional remote days). Also maybe "Network Office for Academic Excellence and School Excellence teams is located at 425 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10455."
Responsibilities: bullet list.
Requirements: Master's Degree, at least five years of school leadership, proven record of academic outcomes in Science (NY State Science exams, Regents, AP exams).
Qualifications: maybe "Associate Director or Director of High School Science" as title? But that's role. Could treat as "Qualifications" includes the same as Requirements? Might be redundant. Perhaps we can put "Qualifications" as same as Requirements? But we need distinct sections; maybe we can omit Qualifications if content overlaps. However we need to avoid empty headings. We could put Qualifications: "Associate Director or Director of High School Science" as the role title? But that's not a qualification. Better to omit Qualifications if no distinct content.
Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; but we could infer from responsibilities: scientific reasoning, data analysis, curriculum design, professional learning, instructional management, feedback, collaboration. However we should not invent. The posting does not have a separate "Skills" section; we should not create one unless there is explicit list. So omit Skills.
Benefits: we have list: medical/dental/vision, FSA, 403(b) matching, monthly stipend for wellness, Talkspace therapy sessions, Headspace subscription, MacBook Air, mobile phone reimbursement, stocked teacher workrooms with snacks/Nespresso, Zeta swag, team outings, NYC sweet treats, books for professional development, clear pathway to professional growth, consistent feedback, Community Circle practice, Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming. Also "Competitive compensation" but that's pay.
Pay: salary range $120,000-$130,000, eligibility for annual discretionary merit-based performance bonus.
Schedule: work in person most days, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus other days as required; optional remote days Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays as permitted; remote flexibility during academic calendar breaks.
Thus we will output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
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