Associate Director of High School Math

About the role

DREAM, originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, serves more than 2,500 youth annually across East Harlem and the South Bronx through seven PreK-12 charter schools and community programs. The organization focuses on rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, family engagement, and health and wellness to prepare students for success.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs Regents and AP-aligned 9-12 math courses that are culturally and historically responsive and promote student achievement;
• Selects, adapts, or creates unit plans, assessments, lesson plans, and instructional materials for DREAM’s 9-12 math curriculum;
• Collaborates with the Network Director of STEM and other stakeholders to design a multi-year curriculum and assessment process;
• Analyzes student data to assess the effectiveness of curricular design and implementation, making necessary revisions and creating action plans;
• Facilitates high-quality professional development for teachers and leaders to support curriculum implementation;
• Observes and analyzes math instruction and student and teacher data to support instructional improvement;
• Coaches academic deans and math department chairs to improve instructional leadership, content knowledge, and curricular expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Math, Math Education, or related field preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years experience teaching and/or leading high school math, with a record of strong achievement for ALL students;
• Minimum 1 year of school leadership, including experience with design and execution of adult professional development and coaching;
• Advanced knowledge of AP and Regents course design, SAT preparation, standards alignment, assessment design, and pedagogical best practices in high school math;
• Deep knowledge of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics content;
• A strong analytic, performance management, accountability, and systems-thinking orientation;
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and ability to connect with a diverse group of people;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;
• A drive to succeed and achieve great results on behalf of all students, especially those furthest from opportunity;
• A deep commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in our schools;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM.

Working Expectations

• The Associate Director of High School Math is part of the Curriculum and Instruction Team, working a minimum of 3 days a week on-site and up to 2 days a week remote, with some weeks requiring more days on-site.
• Start Date: Immediate

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• Flexible Medical Health Plans;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave;
• Flexible Spending Account options;
• Park and transit benefits;
• Discounts for fitness and entertainment;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching;
• Referral bonuses;
• Approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days, and summer Fridays.

Compensation

$105,000 to $115,000 per year, with potential for annual performance-based increases.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work, ensuring representation matters for enriching team culture, enhancing innovation, and strengthening impact in and out of the classroom.