Elementary School Academic Dean (Grades 3-4)

Organization Description

PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY that prepares Kindergarten to 8th-grade students to thrive in competitive high schools and four-year colleges. PAVE provides its students with a rigorous academic program and a community built on the organization’s core values of Perseverance, Achievement, Vibrance, and Excellent Character (PAVE). Founded in 2008, PAVE’s college preparatory school model prepares students to gain access to the competitive high schools that will place them on a path of expanded opportunities, and empower them to access lives of choice. PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 87 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 23 percent are students with special needs, and 10 percent are English Language Learners (ELL).

Opportunity Summary

PAVE Red Hook seeks an Academic Dean to be responsible for overseeing, coaching and supporting classroom teachers in designated grades to achieve high academic results for all PAVE students. The Academic Dean will work with the Instructional Leadership Team, teachers, parents, students, and outside instructional consultants. Reporting directly to the Principal and serving as an essential member of the Instructional Leadership Team, the Academic Dean will work closely with the Dean of Students, other Academic Deans and the Principal to establish a strong achievement centered culture; coach all teachers to excellence using data to inform decisions; ensure the functionality of systems that support student achievement; and design targeted individual and group professional development for teachers. The Academic Dean will bring highly effective coaching and teaching practices to shape culture, results, and expectations around what is possible for children at PAVE.

How You’ll Contribute

• Exemplify PAVE’s core values and maintain a positive, professional image.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Dean of Students, and Academic Deans to foster a positive, achievement-oriented culture.
• Design and implement professional development for teachers and staff.
• Coordinate assessments, both in-house and external.
• Work with the Instructional Leadership Team to achieve PAVE’s strategic goals.
• Lead and refine standards-based assessment strategies to cultivate a data-driven culture.
• Monitor student achievement data to track progress toward proficiency goals.
• Implement PAVE's rigorous, college preparatory curriculum.
• Regularly review assessments, unit plans, and lesson plans.
• Establish performance goals for instructional staff and contribute to their evaluations.
• Collaborate with Grade Team Leads to address grade-level goals and challenges.
• Provide feedback on instructional practices to promote continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-class observations and co-planning sessions to share effective practices.
• Develop an annual action plan with the Principal, incorporating needs assessment and goal setting.
• Model instruction and co-teach to support classroom teachers.
• Work with outside instructional vendors and consultants.
• Teach as needed.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision.
• Belief in all students' ability to learn.
• Relentless work ethic and patience to overcome challenges.
• Accountability for student achievement.
• Use of data and assessments to inform instruction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Technologically proficient and adaptable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Desire for growth and humility as an educator.
• 2 or more years of academic leadership experience.
• Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• 5 or more years of combined teaching experience in Grades 3 and 4 at a public charter school.
• Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred).

Our Core Values

More than a School: At PAVE, we are more than a school, we are a family. Staff members, families and community organizations work as partners to create a warm, safe and joyful learning environment. Here, students will persevere through any obstacle and blossom into the best version of themselves.

No Limits. At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for less than our best. PAVE classrooms focus deeply on the academic growth and achievement of our students, as well as their social and emotional development. We maintain high expectations for our students and for ourselves and commit to providing the care, coaching, and communication needed for students and staff to learn, grow, and shine.

Bright Starts. Vibrant Futures. At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Our teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. Fun is not an add on; it is an essential component of the PAVE experience. We believe that a life and love of learning starts here.

Lift every Voice. At PAVE, every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives and insights within our community. We encourage our students to engage with one another and express themselves with both power and respect. As our students prepare to enter the world beyond PAVE, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are equipped with excellent character and are empowered to use their voice effectively to advocate for themselves and others.

Love is Justice: At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias have had their grips on our community for far too long. We create inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone is loved. "Hate cannot drive out Hate. Only Love can do that" (King, 1963). We endeavor to bring out the best in our students and each other by, with, and through love. This, we believe, is justice in action.

Non-Discrimination Statement
PAVE Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender,gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation,or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limitedto, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. Weare committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff,volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.