Elementary School Academic Dean (Grades 3-4)
Company: PAVE Academy Charter School
Location: New York
Posted on: March 10, 2025
Job Description:
Elementary School Academic Dean (Grades 3-4)PAVE Academy Charter
School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY that
prepares Kindergarten to 8th-grade students to thrive in
competitive high schools and four-year colleges. PAVE provides its
students with a rigorous academic program and a community built on
the organization's core values of Perseverance, Achievement,
Vibrance, and Excellent Character (PAVE). Founded in 2008, PAVE's
college preparatory school model prepares students to gain access
to the competitive high schools that will place them on a path of
expanded opportunities and empower them to access lives of choice.
PAVE educates 490 Kindergarten - 8th-grade scholars each school
year. Across our student population, 87 percent of our students are
eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 23 percent
are students with special needs, and 10 percent are English
Language Learners (ELL).Opportunity SummaryPAVE Red Hook seeks an
Academic Dean to be responsible for overseeing, coaching, and
supporting classroom teachers in designated grades to achieve high
academic results for all PAVE students. The Academic Dean will work
with the Instructional Leadership Team, teachers, parents,
students, and outside instructional consultants. Reporting directly
to the Principal and serving as an essential member of the
Instructional Leadership Team, the Academic Dean will work closely
with the Dean of Students, other Academic Deans, and the Principal
to establish a strong achievement-centered culture; coach all
teachers to excellence using data to inform decisions; ensure the
functionality of systems that support student achievement; and
design targeted individual and group professional development for
teachers. The Academic Dean will bring highly effective coaching
and teaching practices to shape culture, results, and expectations
around what is possible for children at PAVE.How You'll
Contribute
- Exemplify PAVE's core values and maintain a positive,
professional image.
- Collaborate with the Principal, Dean of Students, and Academic
Deans to foster a positive, achievement-oriented culture.
- Design and implement professional development for teachers and
staff.
- Coordinate assessments, both in-house and external.
- Work with the Instructional Leadership Team to achieve PAVE's
strategic goals.
- Lead and refine standards-based assessment strategies to
cultivate a data-driven culture.
- Monitor student achievement data to track progress toward
proficiency goals.
- Implement PAVE's rigorous, college preparatory curriculum.
- Regularly review assessments, unit plans, and lesson
plans.
- Establish performance goals for instructional staff and
contribute to their evaluations.
- Collaborate with Grade Team Leads to address grade-level goals
and challenges.
- Provide feedback on instructional practices to promote
continuous improvement.
- Facilitate cross-class observations and co-planning sessions to
share effective practices.
- Develop an annual action plan with the Principal, incorporating
needs assessment and goal setting.
- Model instruction and co-teach to support classroom
teachers.
- Work with outside instructional vendors and consultants.
- Teach as needed.
- Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the
Principal.What You'll Bring to the Team
- Strong commitment to PAVE's mission and vision.
- Belief in all students' ability to learn.
- Relentless work ethic and patience to overcome challenges.
- Accountability for student achievement.
- Use of data and assessments to inform instruction.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Strong public speaking and writing skills.
- Technologically proficient and adaptable.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Desire for growth and humility as an educator.
- 2 or more years of academic leadership experience.
- Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
- 5 or more years of combined teaching experience in Grades 3 and
4 at a public charter school.
- Bachelor's Degree (required), Master's Degree (preferred).Our
Core ValuesMore than a School: At PAVE, we are more than a school,
we are a family. Staff members, families, and community
organizations work as partners to create a warm, safe, and joyful
learning environment. Here, students will persevere through any
obstacle and blossom into the best version of themselves.No Limits:
At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for
less than our best. PAVE classrooms focus deeply on the academic
growth and achievement of our students, as well as their social and
emotional development. We maintain high expectations for our
students and for ourselves and commit to providing the care,
coaching, and communication needed for students and staff to learn,
grow, and shine.Bright Starts. Vibrant Futures: At PAVE, our
classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Our
teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and
embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. Fun is not an
add-on; it is an essential component of the PAVE experience. We
believe that a life and love of learning starts here.Lift Every
Voice: At PAVE, every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives
and insights within our community. We encourage our students to
engage with one another and express themselves with both power and
respect. As our students prepare to enter the world beyond PAVE, it
is our responsibility to ensure that our students are equipped with
excellent character and are empowered to use their voice
effectively to advocate for themselves and others.Love is Justice:
At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias have had
their grips on our community for far too long. We create inclusive
and equitable spaces where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and
everyone is loved. "Hate cannot drive out Hate. Only Love can do
that" (King, 1963). We endeavor to bring out the best in our
students and each other by, with, and through love. This, we
believe, is justice in action.Non-Discrimination Statement:PAVE
Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national
origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These
activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of
staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of
services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming
environment for all members of our staff, volunteers,
subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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Keywords: PAVE Academy Charter School, New York , Elementary School Academic Dean (Grades 3-4), Education / Teaching , New York, New York
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