Humanities Academic Dean, Grades 3-7 [SY26/27]

About the role

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan. The Humanities Academic Dean for grades 3-7 will work at our Queen Street campus with hours Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chief Schools Officer, Lower School, and Middle School Principal to implement plans for curriculum, assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Co-facilitate the Lower and Middle School Instructional Leadership Team and participate in Middle and Lower school general leadership teams.
• Coach teachers in pedagogy and curriculum through adopting NHCS Design Principles, conducting classroom observations, reviewing data and student work, modeling lessons and instructional moves, and engaging in unit and lesson planning meetings.
• Monitor curriculum for alignment with NHCS curricular lenses of identity, inquiry, and accessibility; the science of reading; Common Core State Standards and MCAS; and make adjustments as needed.
• Review and refine ELA and Social Studies scope and sequence, pacing documents, instructional guides, and term assessment schedules for grades 3-7.
• Monitor formative and summative assessment practices and expectations.
• Facilitate Response to Intervention meetings and oversee the development and execution of teachers' intervention plans.
• Develop and lead professional development sessions for staff and grade-level teams.
• Support teachers with administering benchmark literacy assessments, as needed.

Requirements

• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Valid MA certification (ideal but not required).
• Unshakeable belief that every child can be successful.
• Deep knowledge of Common Core State Standards and the science of reading with a proven track record of leading teams of teachers to develop their understanding of the standards and components/skills of literacy within the science of reading.
• Ability to articulate a clear vision, set appropriate goals, and develop a strong framework for implementation and accountability.
• Strong team leader, capable of inspiring and motivating teachers and other school professionals.
• Deep knowledge of best practices related to instructional techniques and pedagogy for lower school grades mathematics and humanities.
• Belief that teachers must learn and influence social/emotional strengths of all children in and out of the classroom.
• Desire to continually reflect and grow as an educator through professional development, peer feedback, and observation.
• Belief in a school community where students, families, teachers, and school leaders demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect, and hope.
• Mastery of subject knowledge.

About NHCS

NHCS is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community—scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community.