Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

Location: New York, NY, USA

Salary: $87,000–$130,000 per year; most qualified candidates receive offers of $87,000–$97,400.

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving K–12 students in economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.

What you will do

• Lead data-driven instruction by analyzing student work and assessment results, facilitating data meetings, and developing school-wide response plans.
• Observe teachers, provide real-time and structured feedback, and coach teachers and instructional leaders toward measurable growth.
• Plan and deliver professional development, team meetings, and instructional leadership sessions across the school, region, or network.
• Manage school-wide academic systems, including assessment cycles, office hours, grade books, reteach lessons, and response curriculum.
• Model rigorous and joyful instructional and culture techniques while supporting whole-school initiatives and student achievement.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Director of Operations, Dean of Students, special education staff, social workers, and network partners.

Requirements

• 3+ years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement.
• Demonstrated instructional coaching experience contributing to teacher development.
• Strong teaching skills, lesson plan development abilities, and content knowledge across multiple grades or subject areas.
• Ability to lead professional development, manage people, navigate difficult conversations, and hold stakeholders accountable supportively.
• Systems-based thinking, strong prioritization, autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and commitment to Uncommon’s instructional leadership principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with a hiring start time of RY 27-28.
• Weekly coaching, feedback, and extensive professional development.
• Paid time off, sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Health, dental, vision, FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSA options.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match, financial planning, paid leave options, and mental health support.
• Inclusive environment focused on respect, open dialogue, and supporting diverse school communities.