[School Year 2025-2026] Associate Dean of Student Life

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

The Assistant Dean of Student Life is responsible for supporting DREAM’s after-school, summer, enrichment and athletic programs and driving positive culture and outcomes for students and families at their school. Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, this role will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of high quality after-school, summer, enrichment, and recess programming as part of DREAM’s Grow the Whole Child model.

• Manage and organize the daily operations of youth development programming to ensure that youth participate in activities safely, on schedule, and with adequate supplies and services;
• Lead and execute programming independently when the Dean of Student Life is out or unavailable;
• Support the Dean of Student Life in developing and maintaining strong school-based and external partnerships;
• Support the Dean of Student Life in coaching and developing after school, summer, and athletics program part-time staff;
• Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Life, plan and lead daily team meetings (huddles) before program begins, focused on professional development for staff, updates, and other relevant topics to ensure communication and expectations are clear;
• Manage data collection and record-keeping to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with specific grant requirements;
• Manage incident protocols, communication and school-leader collaboration for incidents in programming;
• Collaborate with the program leadership team to research and develop new programming ideas to engage youth and further program goals;
• Lead efforts to ensure that recruitment, retention, and communication goals of after-school and summer programs are satisfied and maintain accurate youth records;
• Build relationships with families and promote family involvement in programs and overall school culture;
• Establish a campus culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, effort and critical thinking;
• Promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all program staff and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree, required; advanced degree in education or related field a plus;
• At least two years of experience directly managing a youth services program, after-school program, and/or summer youth program including leading planning and development, required;
• Successful track record of coaching and supervising staff towards meeting programmatic goals;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships with youth services organizations and/or other charter networks;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus;
• Strong fluency in GoogleSuite (docs, slides, sheets, etc.);
• Understanding of opportunities and challenges in the lives and education of urban youth;
• A desire to make a different in the lives of our scholars, families, and community;
• Deep embodiment of DREAM’s organizational values of teamwork, diversity, integrity, and fun.

• Hours 9:30am to 6:30pm (subject to change)
• On-site work at one of our Elementary School sites in East Harlem and the South Bronx

• We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• 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);
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
• Referral bonuses;
• School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days;
• Benefits are subject to change.

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. 

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims 

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000