Dean of Instruction

PVD Prep is a 5th through 8th grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school for Providence, Rhode Island. The mission of our school is to prepare a diverse group of Providence middle school students for college preparatory high schools. Our commitments are as follows: We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond. Literacy and numeracy are at the heart of a world-class education and unlock the doors to college and opportunity. We are committed to unlocking potential in every student. We offer a robust curriculum for all that includes music, drama, the arts and unique signature experiences. We are committed to meeting the needs of all students. We are committed to excellent teaching. We are committed to instructional excellence and we prioritize intellectual preparation, coaching and feedback. We believe high quality teachers are the heart of a high performing school. We are committed to the City of Providence. Our school was founded by Providence educators for Providence children. We are committed to our community and seek to reflect the diversity of our city within our school. This is where you come in. PVD Prep seeks two passionate and highly skilled Deans of Instruction (one focused on our 5th and 6th grade teachers and one focused on our 7th and 8th grade teachers) who is willing and able to move mountains for the PVD Prep raptors. To be excellent in this role you will: Be obsessed with excellent instruction and student outcomes. Thrive in classrooms, not behind a desk. Love coaching, modeling, and building capacity in others. Use data and curriculum as your North Star for decision making. Know that middle school is a critical time to build confidence, skills, and a lasting love of learning. Love the middle school years-especially our newest Raptors in 5th and 6th grade! Your specific duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Instructional coaching (60%) Serve as the primary instructional coach for 5th and 6th grade teachers across all content areas, providing frequent classroom observations, actionable feedback, and unwavering support for excellent instruction in every subject. Co-plan, co-teach, and model rigorous, culturally responsive lessons that are standards aligned and designed to meet the needs of all learners. Facilitate individualized coaching cycles with teachers, using student work and assessment data to drive instructional decisions and professional growth. Coach teachers to build classroom cultures rooted in academic urgency, joy, and a strong sense of belonging for every student. Support teachers in designing, adapting, and delivering unit and lesson plans that are engaging, standards-based and accessible to all students. Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning to analyze instructional trends across classrooms and use findings to plan targeted coaching, professional learning sessions and curriculum adjustments. Collaborate with the Leadership Team to support teacher onboarding, schoolwide instructional initiatives, and academic intervention planning. School Culture (20%) Models how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families; coaching and supporting teachers in doing the same. Upholds positive standards for school culture. Supports and coaches teachers on the vision for multiple key school systems including but not limited to arrival, breakfast, advisory, transitions, lunch, recess and dismissal. Driving fidelity of school culture systems across the school, including behavior management and restorative practices. This includes but is not limited to PREP Bucks, hallway resets, opportunity time and consistent, strengths-based family engagement. Team Leadership (20%) Plan and lead a weekly team meeting with 5th and 6th grade teachers to surface and coordinate specific lower school needs (report cards cycles, signature experiences, etc) and Plan, execute and reflect on community meetings, advisory periods and other culture building opportunities Collaborating on and executing a yearlong calendar of events and activities that ensure all students feel seen, celebrated and bought-in to PVD Prep (e.g. spirit days, academic awards, Black History Month, 100th day of school, etc.)