Dean of Culture

<h3>Why SIHP?&nbsp;</h3> <p>SIHP is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Join us in building something extraordinary!</p> <h3><strong>What&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;Love&nbsp;About&nbsp;Us?</strong></h3> <p>Great&nbsp;staff&nbsp;transform&nbsp;student&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;At&nbsp;Hebrew&nbsp;Public,&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;team&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;to&nbsp;improving&nbsp;student&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;and&nbsp;helping&nbsp;students&nbsp;grow&nbsp;into&nbsp;empathetic,&nbsp;ethical,&nbsp;and&nbsp;curious&nbsp;global&nbsp;citizens.&nbsp;Salary&nbsp;and&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;highly&nbsp;competitive,&nbsp;equitable,&nbsp;and&nbsp;commensurate&nbsp;with&nbsp;experience.&nbsp;Starting&nbsp;salaries&nbsp;range&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>$75,000 to $85,000</strong> based on experience and qualifications.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Health Coverage:</strong> Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Vision: 100% covered by employer</li> <li><strong>Retirement:</strong> 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.</li> <li><strong>Additional Compensation:</strong> Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.</li> <li><strong>Wellness Matters: </strong>Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.</li> <li><strong>Perks for You:</strong> Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs &amp; gym memberships</li> <li><strong>Generous Paid Time Off:</strong> Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)</li> <li><strong>Family First: </strong>6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child. Eligible for up to 12 weeks of NY Paid Family Leave</li> <li><strong>Fertility Services:</strong> Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs</li> <li><strong>Health Care &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts:&nbsp;</strong>Up to $10,000 in HRA funds</li> <li><strong>Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance:</strong>&nbsp;AD&amp;D benefit of one times salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.</li> <li><strong>Learn &amp; Grow:</strong> Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development</li> <li><strong>Advance Your Career: </strong>University partnerships for certification.</li> <li><strong>Travel:</strong> Opportunities for global travel experiences.</li> </ul> <h3>What’s the Role&nbsp;</h3> <p>Hebrew Public seeks a <strong>Dean of Culture (12-month role) </strong>to serve as an integral educational leader supporting its academic program at SIHP. Working closely with the network academic leadership team and with school-based staff, the Academic Dean will play a critical role in leading and supporting SIHP to achieve its academic vision by leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional development. The successful candidate will possess a track record of breakthrough student achievement results in their own classroom and will demonstrate a keen ability to coach others to similar outcomes. Reporting to the Head of School, the Academic Dean will drive continual improvement of instruction at their school. The opportunity is ideal for a proven instructional leader who is passionate about strengthening Hebrew Public’s commitment to exceptional instruction and student achievement.&nbsp;</p> <h3>What You’ll Do<em>&nbsp;</em></h3> <p><strong>Student Culture &amp; Student Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and mission-aligned school environment</li> <li>Promote student belonging, leadership, and civic responsibility</li> <li>Design and implement schoolwide culture systems</li> <li>Integrate robust social-emotional learning (SEL) and character education</li> <li>Create meaningful opportunities for student voice, empathy development, community engagement</li> </ul> <h4><strong>MTSS, Behavior Systems &amp; Accountability</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Oversee a data-driven, multi-tiered system of behavioral support (PBIS/MTSS)</li> <li>Manage equitable and progressive discipline protocols balancing accountability with student growth</li> <li>Coordinate Tier 1–3 behavioral interventions</li> <li>Lead and monitor attendance initiatives</li> <li>Ensure regulatory compliance related to student conduct</li> <li>Analyze and utilize behavior data to improve schoolwide outcomes</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Staff Coaching &amp; Family Engagement</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Strengthen home-school partnerships</li> <li>Empower instructional staff to support student success</li> <li>Provide targeted coaching in classroom management and responsive classroom practices</li> <li>Facilitate collaborative problem-solving for complex student needs</li> <li>Build strong, trust-based relationships with families</li> <li>Supervise and support a small team (as applicable)</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Who You Are</strong><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters Degree preferred</li> <li>Three years full-time classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred, preferably in grades pre-K-8</li> <li>NYS Teacher Certification preferred</li> <li>A team player, with a strong work ethic and consistent follow-through</li> <li>Very strong understanding of the social and emotional development of children</li> <li>Exceptionally effective at building lasting and meaningful relationships with elementary aged students and their families</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Strong track record of student achievement in your past roles</li> <li>A strong sense of personal accountability for school wide student achievement and social emotional growth</li> <li>An unshakable conviction that all students can learn at a high level</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Our Commitment</strong></h3> <p>We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@hebrewpublic.org">jobs@hebrewpublic.org</a>. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.</p> <p><strong>For more information please visit our websites below.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>CMO Website: <a href="http://www.hebrewpublic.org/">www.hebrewpublic.org</a></p> <p>School Website: <a href="https://hebrewpublic.org/schools/staten-island/">https://hebrewpublic.org/schools/staten-island/</a></p> <p>FAQ: <a href="https://hebrewpublic.org/faq/">https://hebrewpublic.org/faq/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>