Dean of Curriculum & Instruction (Education)

Location: New York, NY, USA

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

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools providing K–12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.

What you will do

• Analyze student work and assessment data to lead data meetings and create school-wide action plans.
• Monitor grade-level and content-area progress, coordinate assessment cycles, and support regional and network data analysis.
• Observe teachers, provide real-time and ongoing feedback, and coach teachers and instructional leaders.
• Design and deliver professional development, team meetings, and mid-year teacher onboarding.
• Lead school-wide academic systems, including office hours, grade books, lesson internalization feedback, and data-response curricula.
• Collaborate with the Principal and school, regional, and home-office staff to improve student achievement and socio-emotional development.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement.
• Demonstrated instructional coaching experience contributing to teacher growth and development.
• Strong teaching skills and content knowledge across multiple grade spans or content areas.
• Ability to plan and lead effective teacher professional development and develop lesson plans.
• Strong people management, systems thinking, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and commitment to Uncommon’s instructional leadership principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Weekly coaching, feedback, training, and professional development.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSA options.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match and financial planning support.
• Paid parental, medical, and disability leave, plus mental health and wellness support.
• Supportive and welcoming workplace focused on respect, open dialogue, and diverse perspectives.