What are the responsibilities and job description for the HS Class Dean position at Grace Church School?
About Grace
Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.
Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. In the high school division, students are challenged to reach their full potential, ask essential questions, and wrestle with complex ideas, working to solve real-world problems, and participate in the interconnected global community.
Requirements of all faculty:
Faculty must be academically prepared and highly effective at teaching and designing curriculum for a rotating block course schedule of three 80-minute periods per six-day cycle, along with a weekly tutorial period for additional individual or small group instruction. Faculty must be adept at using technology for teaching and learning, and supporting students.
In addition to teaching their core academic classes, all faculty teach in our Lab Studies program, focused on inquiry-driven, project-based, experiential real-world learning. Faculty also serve as advisors in small advisory groups that meet daily. Advisors are responsible for supporting, advising, and mentoring students through their four years of high school, helping them to understand themselves as learners and to lead their fall and spring family conferences, and to contribute to student life and the school community.
We work in a team-based structure with a high level of communication and collegiality. Active participation in a faculty culture of continuous learning, professional development, and intellectual growth is expected and supported. Opportunities are available to coach, direct, and lead activities in the extracurricular program, in which all students are encouraged to participate.
The Dean’s responsibilities include the following:
Compensation:
This is a full-time, 10-month role. The base salary range is $68,000–$150,000 commensurate with education and experience. The Dean teaches two major academic courses, as well as one Lab Studies course each semester, on Wednesdays.
Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to antiracism, equity, and belonging calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace by recognizing and honoring the unique gifts of its students, families, faculty, and staff. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and religious and non-religious traditions, and beliefs.
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Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.
Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. In the high school division, students are challenged to reach their full potential, ask essential questions, and wrestle with complex ideas, working to solve real-world problems, and participate in the interconnected global community.
Requirements of all faculty:
Faculty must be academically prepared and highly effective at teaching and designing curriculum for a rotating block course schedule of three 80-minute periods per six-day cycle, along with a weekly tutorial period for additional individual or small group instruction. Faculty must be adept at using technology for teaching and learning, and supporting students.
In addition to teaching their core academic classes, all faculty teach in our Lab Studies program, focused on inquiry-driven, project-based, experiential real-world learning. Faculty also serve as advisors in small advisory groups that meet daily. Advisors are responsible for supporting, advising, and mentoring students through their four years of high school, helping them to understand themselves as learners and to lead their fall and spring family conferences, and to contribute to student life and the school community.
We work in a team-based structure with a high level of communication and collegiality. Active participation in a faculty culture of continuous learning, professional development, and intellectual growth is expected and supported. Opportunities are available to coach, direct, and lead activities in the extracurricular program, in which all students are encouraged to participate.
The Dean’s responsibilities include the following:
- Foster strong, supportive relationships with students—both as individuals and as a cohesive grade of roughly 95—by balancing kindness and compassion with instilling accountability. The Dean stays with the class, guiding them through their four years at Grace
- Serve as a member of the high school leadership team to support students, families, faculty, and advisors. This includes participating in weekly Deans Meetings, leading conversations about students in biweekly Guidance Committee meetings, weekly check-ins with the Head of High School, and a Deans’ Retreat at the end of the school year
- Communicate and reinforce community expectations outlined in the High School Student and Family Handbook with empathy, compassion and fairness, through low-level disciplinary responses. In the case of academic misconduct cases, work closely with Department Chairs and Head of High School to investigate and to manage discipline
- Establish positive and direct contact with families by maintaining open lines of communication, developing strong, supportive relationships, and leading family-facing programming like Parent Coffees
- Serve as the point person, in partnership with advisors, learning specialists, counselors, the College Office, Department Chairs, and divisional leadership, in supporting students facing significant challenges
- Coordinate with the student support team to address academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs, cultivating strong habits among students
- Support advisory programming and execution, including leading the grade-level advisory team and coaching advisors
- Manage and track students’ academic progress, including standing, course requests, interim reports, graduation requirements, etc
- Collaborate with the Head of High School and Assistant Head of High School in leading new student onboarding, planning grade-level orientations and retreats, and developing grade-level programming throughout the school year
- Work closely with student leadership groups, including Student Government and the Student Community Board
- Oversee the student experience and foster a positive school climate, centering diversity, equity, and inclusion and fostering a true sense of belonging
- Proven experience as an excellent classroom teacher
- Extensive experience in student support, academic advising, and counseling
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and effective communication with adolescents
- A track record of establishing and supporting effective relationships with faculty and staff
- Exceptional written and public speaking skills
- Technological proficiency and adaptability
- A reflective and growth-oriented professional approach
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
- A balance of kindness and compassion with the ability to instill student accountability
- Patience, flexibility, humor, and a passion for working with adolescents
- An interest in coaching Parliamentary and Public Forum Debate is a plus
Compensation:
This is a full-time, 10-month role. The base salary range is $68,000–$150,000 commensurate with education and experience. The Dean teaches two major academic courses, as well as one Lab Studies course each semester, on Wednesdays.
Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to antiracism, equity, and belonging calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace by recognizing and honoring the unique gifts of its students, families, faculty, and staff. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and religious and non-religious traditions, and beliefs.
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Salary : $68,000 - $150,000
