Education Director - High School, HCZ Promise Academy

In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.

Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ’s comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services.

To support our teachers, we provide them with weekly professional development, access to top-of-the-line technology, including a personal laptop, and Smartboards and tablets in the classroom. Additionally, our teachers are surrounded by colleagues and professionals—ranging from academic and instructional coaches and deans of students, to guidance counselors and social workers—all committed to ensuring the success for every child. As a teacher at Promise Academy, you will take your place in a team that seamlessly surrounds children in a safe, enriching environment, making sure the reach their full potential.

We are seeking an Education Director for High School. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Curriculum/Delivery
  • Ensure teachers are informed of Promise Academy's classroom expectations for instructional delivery
  • Participate in hiring process for new staff
  • Collaborate with coaches to research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems

• Assessment/Data
  • Oversee implementation of external assessment systems, including the New York State Tests and standardized test, and uses data to formulate informed decisions
  • Use data to construct and oversee implementation of student rosters
  • Attend grade team meetings and help develop instructional strategies that evaluate student achievement
  • Monitor grade level progress and student achievement based on benchmarks
  • Collaborate with coaches to prepare for and participate in data meetings
  • Oversee completion of report cards and progress reports and collaborate with Ops Director for logistics of sending to families
  • Collaborate with Ops Director for ordering and security of testing materials (state tests, Regents, NYSESLAT, etc.)

• Evaluation/Development
  • Observe teachers and meets with them to provide feedback (formal)
  • Collaborate with coaches to oversee professional development activities
  • Collaborate with coaches to plan summer staff orientation and curriculum development period
  • Oversee development and support of TAs and TFs

Qualification, Skill and Knowledge Requirements

• Master’sdegree with at 6 years of experience is required; must have at least 3 years of experience in an administrative/leadership capacity
• Musthave a valid New York StateTeaching Certification
• Must be ableto demonstrate successful teachingexperience and/or administrative experience
• Extensivecourse work experience in curriculum development
• Excellentoral and written communication skills