What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Humanities, Grades 6-12 [IMMEDIATE HIRE] position at Great Oaks Charter Schools NYC?
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School, New York City
About Great Oaks Charter Schools
At Great Oaks, students will shape the world, not be defined by it. Therefore, we believe that children learn best through a combination of project-based, authentic learning experiences and direct instruction to support skill development and accelerate learning. Instruction and culture are grounded in our design principles of Mastery, Leadership and Community. As part of the model, Great Oaks Americorps Fellows provide students with additional opportunities to engage in critical content, which helps to close academic achievement gaps and level the playing field. We are seeking highly-talented, experienced, tenacious educators who enjoy thinking outside the box and share the belief that all students deserve a high-quality education.
Great Oaks Design Principles
Mastery: For students to shape the world and not be defined by it, they must have deep knowledge and the ability to apply that to new contexts. Therefore, we emphasize hands-on, project-based curriculum and joyful teaching.
Leadership: The purpose of leadership is to support a vision of the world in which equity and justice are essential. Therefore, we offer leadership opportunities to students so that they can persist through challenges, plan proactively for their future, and collaborate with others.
Community: Community is predicated on the understanding that if it takes a village to raise a child, why not help raise the village. Therefore, we support the whole child in the development of healthy self-esteem and confidence through building deep relationships with others and themselves.
About Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School – New York City
Renamed in the Fall of 2024, Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School - New York City (GO-NYC) opened in the Fall of 2013 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The school serves ~330 students in 6th-12th grades. In August of 2023, we opened our doors in a new location at 240 Bleecker Street in the West Village. At GO-NYC, we utilize a full inclusion model which means that every core class is taught as an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. Our classrooms will typically have two co-teachers (one content, one special education) as well as an AmeriCorps Fellow working with students every day.
DEI STATEMENT
At GO-NYC, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words – they are the foundation of who we are and how we operate. We are committed to continuously improving and evolving our practices to ensure that our workplace reflects the rich tapestry of humanity to foster a workplace where every individual is not only welcomed, but celebrated for their unique background, perspective, and identity. We seek to provide equal opportunities for all and empower every employee to thrive.
Position Summary
The Dean of Humanities is a member of the school leadership team and reports to the School Principal. This position will play a critical role in helping GO-NYC achieve its overall strategic goals and increase its impact. The Dean of Humanities is responsible for supporting English Language Arts and Social Studies/History teachers in grades 6-12 so that impeccable teaching and learning takes place in all GO-NYC classrooms, every day.
The ideal candidate is an experienced classroom teacher and school leader who has demonstrated success in coaching teachers with a strong level of content knowledge in the areas of ELA and Social Studies/History, a passion for getting results through others, and a desire to improve outcomes for GO-NYC scholars.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Dean of Humanities is responsible for executing the following tasks, including but not limited to:
Curriculum Development
Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education, $95,000-$105,000.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All staff are required to pass a background check through fingerprinting and receive security clearance to work at Great Oaks NYC. Must also have proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status.
About Great Oaks Charter Schools
At Great Oaks, students will shape the world, not be defined by it. Therefore, we believe that children learn best through a combination of project-based, authentic learning experiences and direct instruction to support skill development and accelerate learning. Instruction and culture are grounded in our design principles of Mastery, Leadership and Community. As part of the model, Great Oaks Americorps Fellows provide students with additional opportunities to engage in critical content, which helps to close academic achievement gaps and level the playing field. We are seeking highly-talented, experienced, tenacious educators who enjoy thinking outside the box and share the belief that all students deserve a high-quality education.
Great Oaks Design Principles
Mastery: For students to shape the world and not be defined by it, they must have deep knowledge and the ability to apply that to new contexts. Therefore, we emphasize hands-on, project-based curriculum and joyful teaching.
Leadership: The purpose of leadership is to support a vision of the world in which equity and justice are essential. Therefore, we offer leadership opportunities to students so that they can persist through challenges, plan proactively for their future, and collaborate with others.
Community: Community is predicated on the understanding that if it takes a village to raise a child, why not help raise the village. Therefore, we support the whole child in the development of healthy self-esteem and confidence through building deep relationships with others and themselves.
About Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School – New York City
Renamed in the Fall of 2024, Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School - New York City (GO-NYC) opened in the Fall of 2013 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The school serves ~330 students in 6th-12th grades. In August of 2023, we opened our doors in a new location at 240 Bleecker Street in the West Village. At GO-NYC, we utilize a full inclusion model which means that every core class is taught as an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. Our classrooms will typically have two co-teachers (one content, one special education) as well as an AmeriCorps Fellow working with students every day.
DEI STATEMENT
At GO-NYC, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words – they are the foundation of who we are and how we operate. We are committed to continuously improving and evolving our practices to ensure that our workplace reflects the rich tapestry of humanity to foster a workplace where every individual is not only welcomed, but celebrated for their unique background, perspective, and identity. We seek to provide equal opportunities for all and empower every employee to thrive.
Position Summary
The Dean of Humanities is a member of the school leadership team and reports to the School Principal. This position will play a critical role in helping GO-NYC achieve its overall strategic goals and increase its impact. The Dean of Humanities is responsible for supporting English Language Arts and Social Studies/History teachers in grades 6-12 so that impeccable teaching and learning takes place in all GO-NYC classrooms, every day.
The ideal candidate is an experienced classroom teacher and school leader who has demonstrated success in coaching teachers with a strong level of content knowledge in the areas of ELA and Social Studies/History, a passion for getting results through others, and a desire to improve outcomes for GO-NYC scholars.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Dean of Humanities is responsible for executing the following tasks, including but not limited to:
Curriculum Development
- Develop and/or modify the ELA and Social studies/history curriculum with guidance from the school principal.
- Support in the creation and implementation of a standards-based interim assessment program.
- Continuously learn new practices and initiatives to ensure school-wide practices are aligned with the most recent research, including technology integration and implementation.
- Collaborate with the Fellowship team to ensure that curricular plans for Enrichment are aligned with our school goals.
- Participate in regular observations of the humanities teachers and overall teaching staff.
- Utilize the prescribed school observation rubric/tool to provide consistent and timely feedback to teachers.
- Support the entire school-based leadership team in developing a professional development plan.
- Co-create schedules for professional development including summer professional development and ongoing professional development throughout the school year.
- Ensure educators have access to student performance data.
- Provide ongoing professional development on effective data analysis and use.
- Ensure educators collaborate regularly to learn about effective instruction and students' progress.
- Ensure collaborative meetings and expectations for data use are clearly communicated and implemented.
- Monitor teachers' use of data by conducting classroom observations, grade audits, and lesson plan evaluations.
- Be a contributing member of the leadership teams at Great Oaks-NYC
- Design, review, and adjust curriculum with input from school leadership
- Meet with the School Principal/ and or Executive Director to plan for curricular shifts and professional development and create instructional action steps
- Perform additional duties as requested by the School Principal.
- Master’s Degree in Education (strongly preferred)
- 4 years of experience in an urban education setting, including 3 years of teaching.
- Relentless commitment to the mission & vision of Great Oaks Charter School and belief that every student has what it takes to be successful.
- Presents a collaborative nature and approach to ensure all stakeholders’ voices are heard, and considered.
- Demonstrates a distributive approach to leadership and is willing to engage in collaborative discourse.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve academic growth and model a data-driven instruction culture.
- Curriculum planning, grade level, or department/instructional leadership experience.
- Proven ability to develop and motivate teachers to provide strong instruction.
- Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
- 3-5 years of previous curriculum design/implementation experience managing large operation efforts (preferably in a K-12 education setting).
- The ability to successfully manage a variety of projects varying in scope and urgency and see them to their completion with extreme attention to detail.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback.
- A strong belief that all students can succeed.
- A do-whatever-it takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the weekend or in the evening.
Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education, $95,000-$105,000.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All staff are required to pass a background check through fingerprinting and receive security clearance to work at Great Oaks NYC. Must also have proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000