[2026-2027] Instructional Dean (Humanities) - Middle School
About KIPP NYCFounded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day. Position Overview The Dean is responsible for ensuring that the highest quality curricula are developed across the school and for creating a positive, structured, and disciplined school culture. They are responsible for ensuring that the students’ learning experiences are exciting, and rigorous, and helping to prepare them for college. The Dean coordinates curriculum and instructional content with the Teaching & Learning team, coaches teachers, assesses teacher and student performance, coordinates professional development needs for the school, and provides operational support to keep the academic program running. It is also important that a Dean cultivates productive relationships with all members of the school community, including faculty, students, and families. The Dean reports directly to the Principal, who provides guidance and sets school policy.Duties and Responsibilities:General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Instructional StrategyDevelop and execute high-quality, standards-based school curriculum and instructional content consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and KIPP NYC.Work with principal to develop tactical strategies to improve student academic performance.Coordinate adequate instructional support for co-curriculars, special education, and other student needs.Motivate and focus staff on student performance to reach for increasingly high levels of student achievement.Model school culture by being a regular presence in classrooms.Support execution and coordination of cross-school instructional initiatives. School cultureWork closely with the leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture. Lead the implementation of values integration and character development within the classroom community. Be highly present and visible during school h...